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Corporate political donations slowly returning a year after Jan. 6 insurrection

by Justin Ho
Jan 6, 2022
Corporate PACs were dormant following the attack on the Capitol.
A man walks near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, as security fencing is removed on Sept. 19, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Companies suspend political donations following Capitol riot

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Nova Safo
Jan 11, 2021
JPMorgan Chase and Citi are pausing all contributions to politicians for now.
The JP Morgan Chase headquarters in Manhattan.
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How the Capitol insurrection affects those who live and work in Washington

by David Brancaccio and Kimberly Adams
Jan 7, 2021
Wednesday's violence caused chaos for our democracy, but also for people living, working and running businesses.
Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington.
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What the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol means for economic recovery

by Katherine Wiles and Kai Ryssdal
Jan 6, 2021
"The highest priority that Congress has is restoring stability and creating certainty," said Wendy Edelberg of Brookings.
Supporters of President Donald Trump protest after breaking into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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The business world hasn't quite grappled with protesters storming the U.S. Capitol

by Katherine Wiles and Kai Ryssdal
Jan 6, 2021
Sudeep Reddy, managing editor at Politico, joined Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal to discuss the events in Washington and how business leaders are reacting.
Tear gas is deployed against pro-Trump protesters attempting to enter the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The disruption of government unnerved some business leaders, who value stability.
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Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol, clash with police

by Associated Press
Jan 6, 2021
Dozens breached security perimeters and lawmakers inside the House chamber were told to put on gas masks as tear gas was fired in the Rotunda.
Rioters supporting President Donald Trump break into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.
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