Mar 13, 2020

The “weird science” of our financial system

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After the biggest stock market drop since the 1987 crash, prices stabilizing so far. A lot happening in financial markets that isn't supposed to happen. A COVID-19 response bill.

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COVID-19

U.S. awaits deal on next round of COVID-19 response

by Kimberly Adams

Mar 13, 2020

The next step in relief efforts is set to include a variety of provisions making it easier for people to stay home when they are sick.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has introduced a bill to respond to the spread of the coronavirus.

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