Dec 29, 2020

Airlines get a boost from the COVID-19 relief package

Also, the FAA released new drone rules that address flying at night. We then delve into what overtime has to do with inequality.

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COVID-19

Airlines get relief funds, but travel rebound may take a while

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Dec 29, 2020

The measure includes money that will allow the airline industry to bring back furloughed workers through March.

A pilot walks through New York's LaGuardia Airport on Dec. 3.

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FAA releases new rules for drones

The new requirements lighten restrictions on flying at night and over people.

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Reimagining the Economy

How weak overtime protections contribute to inequality

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Daniel Shin

Dec 29, 2020

A key number for calculating overtime pay hasn't been adequately updated since 1975 — economists hope that changes.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer/Director

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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