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Oct 16, 2020

Fossil fuel companies appear to be hedging their election bets

Corporate money is moving based on what might happen if there’s a Biden presidency. Plus, an uneven distribution when it comes to declines in college enrollment. And, why younger workers are not as worried about finding new jobs.

Oil and gas companies are increasing their share of campaign donations to Democrats this year. Still, 85% of that industry's donations have gone to President Trump’s campaign or to Republican candidates and conservative causes. — Oil and gas companies are increasing their share of campaign donations to Democrats this year. Still, 85% of that industry's donations have gone to President Trump’s campaign or to Republican candidates and conservative causes.
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Oil and gas companies are donating more to Democrats
by David Brancaccio, Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
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Oil and gas companies are trying to protect their interests if Biden wins.
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College enrollment overall has dipped, but it’s down significantly at community colleges
by Mitchell Hartman
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That could be because many community college students need jobs to pay tuition.
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Younger workers aren’t as fazed by losing a job
by Justin Ho
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The Marketplace-Edison Research Poll shows they’re more confident they’ll find new jobs within six months than older workers.
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