Trump administration downplays problems as small-business relief program faces major speed issues on reopening

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The Trump administration downplayed complaints about delays and errors in accessing a small-business emergency lending program reopened Monday.

“I know that there are some sad stories about people getting stuck at the website and so on, but there’s plenty of time for all that stuff to be worked out,” said Kevin Hassett, a senior economic adviser to President Trump.

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