Dec 20, 2021

Is BBB in danger of becoming DOA? Here’s a look at the bill’s elements in question.

Sen. Joe Manchin reacts to a question about carbon tax as he walks back to his office following votes at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 29. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Also today: The presence of the omicron variant has economists looking at different kinds of numbers and indicators to get a feel for the direction of the economy. Residents of small communities in rural, unincorporated areas are bumping into limited housing regulation.

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For unincorporated communities, limited ways to regulate housing

by Amanda Peacher

Dec 20, 2021

Some rural communities in tourist destinations are finding it hard to grapple with short-term rentals, during a housing crunch.

Joshua trees and other desert plants grow in Joshua Tree National Park on July 22, 2021 near Twentynine Palms, California.

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COVID-19

What's the best way to track the economy with fast-moving omicron?

by Justin Ho

Dec 20, 2021

Some economists are looking at alternative indicators, like box office figures and subway turnstile figures to see if economic activity is starting to wane.

Why are global markets so volatile? We dig in to some of the issues after a frantic 24 hours of trading.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

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Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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