Oct 16, 2020

Fossil fuel companies appear to be hedging their election bets

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Corporate money is moving based on what might happen if there's a Biden presidency. Plus, an uneven distribution when it comes to declines in college enrollment. And, why younger workers are not as worried about finding new jobs.

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Elections 2020

Oil and gas companies are donating more to Democrats

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

Oct 16, 2020

Oil and gas companies are trying to protect their interests if Biden wins.

Oil and gas companies are increasing their share of campaign donations to Democrats this year. Still, 85% of that industry's donations have gone to President Trump’s campaign or to Republican candidates and conservative causes.

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COVID-19

College enrollment overall has dipped, but it's down significantly at community colleges

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 16, 2020

That could be because many community college students need jobs to pay tuition.

College enrollment is down just 4% compared to last year, according to the National School Clearinghouse Research Center. But the drop-off is much steeper when it comes to first-year students and those at community colleges.

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Economic Anxiety Index®

Younger workers aren't as fazed by losing a job

by Justin Ho

Oct 16, 2020

The Marketplace-Edison Research Poll shows they're more confident they'll find new jobs within six months than older workers.

A bartender makes drinks at Eight Row Flint in Houston, Texas. Many young people work in the leisure and hospitality industry, which is bouncing back from the coronavirus recession.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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