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Jan 7, 2021

What a Democratic Senate means for economic policy

Plus, yesterday’s violence at the Capitol caused chaos for our democracy but also for people living, working and running businesses in Washington, D.C. And, delays on stimulus payments mean some won’t get the money until they file their taxes for 2020.

Jon Ossoff, left, and Raphael Warnock campaign with President-elect Joe Biden in Atlanta. With the victories of Ossoff and Warnock, Democrats will control the Senate. — Jon Ossoff, left, and Raphael Warnock campaign with President-elect Joe Biden in Atlanta. With the victories of Ossoff and Warnock, Democrats will control the Senate.
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Segments From This Episode

How the Capitol insurrection affects those who live and work in Washington
by David Brancaccio and Kimberly Adams
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Wednesday’s violence caused chaos for our democracy, but also for people living, working and running businesses.
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A Democratic Senate could mean big economic policy changes
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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A unified Democratic government might approve more stimulus, aid to states and tax hikes to fund health, education and green energy.
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Some delayed stimulus payments may not arrive until you file 2020 taxes
by Nova Safo
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If the IRS has out-of-date information for your bank account, you may have to claim the stimulus as a credit on your 2020 taxes.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

What a Democratic Senate means for economic policy