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Trump criticizes COVID relief bill, demands changes
Dec 23, 2020
While Trump did not specifically threaten to veto the COVID bill, there's a chance this could delay relief checks.
Fed pandemic lending programs a sticking point in COVID relief talks
Dec 18, 2020
Some Senate Republicans want a new COVID relief bill to prohibit the Fed from restarting pandemic lending programs.
What we know about the latest plan for more COVID relief
Dec 18, 2020
Direct payments in the range of $600 and extra unemployment benefits around $300 per week are on the table.
Why hasn't Congress fixed unemployment insurance?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Alli Fam
Dec 17, 2020
Congress was able to pass the CARES Act quickly, but its benefits expire Dec. 26. Will they be extended?
The one place in Washington, D.C., where bipartisanship is flourishing
Dec 8, 2020
The biggest, most lucrative lobbying firms in Washington are bipartisan.
How should we spend future pandemic relief money?
Dec 2, 2020
Economic recovery could take a range of different approaches. Check out these three experts' ideas.
Mnuchin rejects renewal of some Fed emergency loan programs
Nov 19, 2020
Mnuchin said that he is requesting that the Fed return to Treasury the unused funds appropriated by Congress for operation of the programs.
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Will a "skinny" coronavirus relief package help those who need it most?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Nov 12, 2020
Kai Ryssdal talks with Gbenga Ajilore of the Center for American Progress, who argues that pandemic economic relief should be more inclusive.
Paid sick leave prevents thousands of COVID cases daily, study says
Nov 5, 2020
But the U.S. is way behind most developed countries in mandating paid sick leave.
How the election will shape economic policy before inauguration
Nov 3, 2020
Analysts predict the outcome of the election will play a key role in what legislation makes it through the legislative process before the end of this year.