Aug 4, 2021

The new eviction moratorium extends to October. Where’s the renters aid?

A "Cancel Rent" banner hanging in New York. Key programs that helped keep people financially afloat in the pandemic, as well as the CDC's eviction ban, will end. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

We discuss the U.S. ranking last in health care affordability. Also, we get one construction company's perspective on dealing with myriad shortages.

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Eviction ban gets 60-day extension

The ban lasts until Oct. 3, with officials hoping it gives state and local governments time to figure out how to distribute billions of dollars in unused federal aid

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A new study ranks wealthy nations' health care. By one metric, the U.S. finished dead last.

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Aug 4, 2021

The country lags behind 10 other nations, even though it spends more than any of them.

The U.S. ranks last in health care affordability.

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How one construction company is navigating labor and materials shortages

by Rose Conlon and David Brancaccio

Aug 4, 2021

The industry's challenges could lead to higher prices for consumers.

Maurice Rahming, who owns and operates O’Neill Construction Group in Portland, Oregon with his wife Ali O'Neill, says the industry's challenges could lead to higher prices for consumers.

Courtesy of O’Neill Construction Group

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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

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

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