Jul 28, 2020

The White House and Congress negotiate, but the economy won’t wait

Despite having a bill, Senate Republicans themselves remain divided. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

We now have two competing bills for COVID-19 relief after Senate Republicans released theirs Monday. Plus, the latest on President Trump's picks for the Fed. And, a French solution for hand sanitizer shortages.

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COVID-19

Republicans have rolled out a COVID-19 relief bill. Here's what it includes.

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder

Jul 28, 2020

One major difference from the Democrats' bill is a sharp decrease in the amount of money for pandemic unemployment assistance.

Despite having a bill, Senate Republicans themselves remain divided on issues of spending and policy.

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If the Fed's nominees were confirmed, could they change monetary policy?

by Andy Uhler

Jul 28, 2020

The central bank's board of governors is designed with checks and balances, so one member's influence would be limited.

Judy Shelton, left, and Christopher Waller testify during a hearing on their nominations to the Federal Reserve board of governors in February.

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To boost hand sanitizer production, France uncorks a novel solution

by John Laurenson

Jul 28, 2020

Some local officials have turned to their wine producers that have distilleries to tackle a sanitizer shortage.

Pharmacists use what’s called pomace brandy to make the sanitizer.

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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

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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