Nov 13, 2020

Trump’s cutting off more Chinese companies from American investment

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The White House issued an executive order banning U.S. investments in a few dozen Chinese firms. Plus, how employers are (or aren't) responding to increased stress for workers. And, the growing number of Americans unable to pay their utility bills.

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Trump administration orders U.S. investors to stay away from certain Chinese companies, says Beijing uses that money to develop military

Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer has more.

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Workplace Culture

What are employers doing for workers amid the increased stress of COVID-19?

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 13, 2020

Some companies are giving workers extra time off, including more mental health days.

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More people unable to pay utility bills, with colder months coming

by Jasmine Garsd

Nov 13, 2020

Electric and gas debt is expected to be more than $24 billion by the end of this year, at least three times what it was last year.

The protections against shut-offs are lifting and disconnections have already begun.

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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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