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Some people still have not received the first COVID-19 relief check. Here's why.
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 20, 2020
A new study by the Brookings Institution found racial disparities in whose checks were delayed.
Where does Congress stand on another COVID-19 relief package?
Jul 20, 2020
The House has passed a $3 trillion relief bill. Senate Republicans are expected to roll out their own package this week.
Airlines brace themselves ahead of reporting earnings this week
Jul 20, 2020
The last quarter wasn't a good one for carriers.
Farmers are struggling in the pandemic economy
by
Peggy Lowe
Jul 20, 2020
A study finds emergency government money will make up more than a third of farm income.
Border towns struggling with virus surge
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 17, 2020
In normal times, the border at Laredo, Texas, is very fluid. Now commerce is down and anxieties are up.
Wave of evictions could hit U.S. as protections and benefits expire
Jul 17, 2020
Some cities and states are rushing too stave off a crisis that could affect all parts of the economy.
How much will a coronavirus vaccine cost?
Jul 17, 2020
Pricing on the open market is opaque, one expert says. Ultimately, the cost is anyone's guess.
For public good, not for profit.
There are better ways to structure unemployment benefits, but they will probably never happen.
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 17, 2020
The expanded $600 per week unemployment assistance has been crucial, but experts say there are more effective ways to support people who’ve lost work.
Colorado town tries to balance summer tourist season and COVID-19
Jul 17, 2020
Lake City, Colorado, depends on tourist dollars in the summer. Now it's asking those visitors to take precautions.
Extra unemployment benefit during pandemic boosts spending
Jul 16, 2020
Normally, jobless workers receiving unemployment cut their spending by 7%. But a JPMorgan Chase study found it's rising — by 10%.