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Race and Economy

What does it mean to declare racism a public health crisis?

by Kristin Schwab

Jul 15, 2020

Just the process of making the resolution can have an impact, one expert says. But it doesn't trigger government funds like other crises..

A Black Lives Matter march last month. More than 60 local governments in the United States are considering declaring racism a public health crisis.

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COVID-19

How COVID-19 will shape economic stimulus

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser

Mar 11, 2020

As the Trump administration plans to boost the economy, a look at how it will be different from the past.

Economic stimulus checks are prepared for printing at the Philadelphia Financial Center in 2008 in Philadelphia.

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