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In China, a battle over national security law and a commitment to the U.S. trade deal

by Associated Press
May 22, 2020
Also making news: China’s premier Li Keqiang broke from tradition and did not announce an economic growth target.
A security guard wears a protective mask as he stands after the opening of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on May 22, 2020 in Beijing, China.
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With latest wave of COVID-19 layoffs, 2.4 million more Americans file for unemployment

by Associated Press
May 21, 2020
Another 2.2 million sought aid under a new program for self-employed, contractor and gig workers.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors.
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36 million have sought unemployment aid since COVID-19 hit

by Associated Press
May 14, 2020
Still, the number of first-time applications has now declined for six weeks straight.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
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Powell warns of a possible sustained recession from pandemic

by Associated Press
May 13, 2020
Powell cautioned that numerous bankruptcies among small businesses and extended unemployment for many people remain a serious risk.
Powell urged Congress and the White House to act further to prevent long-lasting economic damage.
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33 million people have now sought U.S. unemployment aid since COVID-19 hit

by Associated Press
May 7, 2020
That's the equivalent of one in five Americans who had been employed in February.
Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week.
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More than 20 million jobs vanished in April, new ADP report says

by Associated Press
May 6, 2020
ADP says its payroll data for April shows the worst job loss numbers ever.
The leisure and hospitality sector, including restaurants and hotels, was down by 8.6 million people.
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30 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since COVID-19 hit

by Associated Press
Apr 30, 2020
It's by far the worst string of layoffs on record.
Economists have forecast that the unemployment rate for April could go as high as 20%.
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U.S. economy shrank at 4.8% rate in first quarter

by Associated Press
Apr 29, 2020
It's the sharpest fall since the deepest depths of the Great Recession.
GDP posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years.
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Fed announces $2.3 trillion in additional lending

by Associated Press
Apr 9, 2020
The loans, to support American households, businesses and local governments, is part of the Main Street Lending Program authorized by the economic relief law.
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White House, Senate agree to $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package

by Associated Press
Mar 25, 2020
The urgently needed pandemic response measure is the largest economic rescue measure in history.
The package still needs to be finalized in detailed legislative language.
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