Oct 28, 2020

Big Tech CEOs appear before Congress again, this time over Section 230 protections

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Plus, it appears consumer confidence is stalling, and when it comes to coping with the COVID economy, one's age often matters. And, this isn't the first election in which we've seen promises from candidates to address income inequality.

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In prepared remarks, Big Tech CEOs will urge caution in any attempts by Congress to overhaul Section 230 protections

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COVID-19

Older consumers may be less inclined to go out and spend as the pandemic continues

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 28, 2020

Though rising stock and home values have helped older workers and retirees, they have less time to make up for financial losses.

Older Americans are also more leery of going out in the pandemic to shop at the mall, go to the gym or take a trip, according to data from research firm Morning Consult.

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Race and Economy

How promises to fix income inequality have played out after elections

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Oct 28, 2020

Income inequality is on the minds of many voters right now, much like in the run-up to the 1968 presidential election.

We know from the Nixon White House tapes that he didn't really believe in wage and price freezes to get roaring inflation under control.

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