Sep 14, 2021

How effective have the pandemic relief programs been?

Democrats want to keep pandemic relief programs like the child tax credit going. Getty Images

Also today: Jeffery Cleveland drops in to discuss the rise and fall of prices as well as what the Fed might be thinking about as inflation appears to slow down. We examine a bill that could alter how businesses like Amazon handle warehouse quotas.

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California looks to regulate work quota algorithms

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Sep 14, 2021

A measure to regulate Amazon's and other companies' use warehouse work algorithms is headed to Gov. Newsom.

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How have pandemic relief programs helped people facing financial insecurity?

by Amanda Peacher

Sep 14, 2021

Early data from Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy show child poverty dropped after the first child tax credit payment in July.

Democrats want to keep pandemic relief programs like the child tax credit going.

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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

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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