Congress’ goal is an immediate and lasting impact. The 883-page CARES Act legislation passed by the Senate and awaiting passage in the House includes thousands of dollars in…
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Record 3.28 Million File for Jobless Benefits
Numbers show the magnitude of the pandemic. A record number of American workers applied for unemployment benefits for the week ending March 21, as the coronavirus pandemic hit…
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Senate Passes Economic Relief Package
House vote is expected on Friday. The Senate passed the roughly $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package, moving the bill to the House as Congress works to give families…
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Americans “Step Up to the Plate” During Pandemic
Headlines reveal how citizens join the fight. Vice President Mike Pence praised Americans for their response and spirit during the virus outbreak. He called to light a few…
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Insufficient Senators On Board for $2T Package
Senators from both sides of aisle still want fixes. Problems exist with a drafting error on the coronavirus stimulus package that would encourage layoffs and risk life-threatening consequences…
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Task Force Briefing for Wednesday
Making progress against COVID-19. President Trump said America continues to gain ground in the fight against the coronavirus. We want to get back to normal as quickly as…
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White House and Congress Agree on Virus Stimulus Package
$2 trillion in aid apportioned to citizens, companies, and local governments Early on Wednesday morning, members of Congress and the White House agreed on the contents of a…
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Scientists Offer Hopeful News on Vaccine
COVID-19 not mutating as many influenza viruses do. Dr. Jeanette Nesheiwat, a regular television commentator on the coronavirus, said scientists who have examined the genetic code of the…
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New Home Sales Drop in February
4.4% drop due to the end of winter and COVID-19. The Commerce Department released the nation’s housing numbers on Tuesday, revealing the beginning of the effects of COVID-19…
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FDA Approves Blood Plasma Virus Treatment
Highest-risk patients will be considered. The Food and Drug Administration has now approved the use of blood plasma from people who have survived COVID-19 to treat the most…
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