Last two weeks of March saw around 10 million Americans file for unemployment benefits - setting a historic record for the country.
Those laid off are now pinning their hopes on additional benefits from the federal stimulus package recently approved by Congress.
Among the beneficiaries are also small businesses that are struggling to cope with the economic fallout.
Our correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.
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