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It’s also hurricane season
Jun 3, 2020

It’s also hurricane season

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In this NOAA satellite handout image, shows Hurricane Florence it just makes landfall off the coast of the U.S. in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept.13, 2018. NOAA via Getty Images
Investment in firearm companies is up, as are background checks. Early numbers for May job losses appear to be down significantly compared to expectations. State budgets are already strained because of COVID-19. Now hurricane season is here.

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Gun stock prices and background checks are surging

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
Jun 3, 2020
Some analysts believe anxiety and fear are driving the spike.
Background checks at licensed gun dealers are up for the third month in a row, and they’re up a lot.
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States enter hurricane season with pandemic-strained budgets

by Kimberly Adams
Jun 3, 2020
Many states have already used their regular emergency funds battling the virus, and frontline workers may be exhausted.
Hurricane Irma reaches Florida in 2017. Scientists predict a destructive hurricane season this year.
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