Apr 24, 2020

New federal money for small businesses

The new money for the Paycheck Protection Program is expected to start flowing very soon. Win McNamee/Getty Images

The House passed a nearly $500 billion bill authorizing more money for small business loans. Will consumers visit businesses that reopen in certain states? How are day laborers dealing with even more uncertainty in their work lives?

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COVID-19

When businesses reopen, will consumers come back amid COVID-19 concerns?

by Mitchell Hartman

Apr 24, 2020

Consumers might not feel safe or have money to spend.

Georgia plans to allow some businesses to start to open again. Will it be able boost the state's economy?

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COVID-19

Day laborers in Southern California struggle as work dries up due to COVID-19

by Paulina Velasco

Apr 24, 2020

Some workers are organizing to hand out food and supplies to members of their community in crisis.

This sign encourages potential employers and workers to congregate at the Pasadena Community Job Center, run by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network. But the Center closed in March.

Paulina Velasco

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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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