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9% of U.S. spending has stopped
Apr 15, 2020

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Retail sales in the U.S. fell by 8.7% in March. Kena Betancur/Getty Images
Retail sales fell dramatically in March, slightly more than the pessimistic forecasts of economists. How to gradually lift stay-at-home orders and phase in economic activity. Do we pay enough to workers at the frontlines of this pandemic? Airlines reach a bailout deal.

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What are states looking at as they start planning to lift COVID-19 lockdowns?

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 15, 2020
Increased ability to do testing, adequate hospital capacity and new safety measures for businesses are among the measures governors are reviewing.
"This can’t be a permanent state, and I want you to know it’s not. It will not be a permanent state," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said of the shutdowns.
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For newly "essential" workers, benefits are still limited

by Kimberly Adams
Apr 15, 2020
Grocery store workers, delivery drivers and food service workers have long complained of low-wages and limited or non-existent benefits packages.
How long will benefits like hazard pay and paid sick leave last after the pandemic ends?
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Airlines, Treasury Department strike deal for $25 billion bailout

by David Brancaccio and Nova Safo
Apr 15, 2020
The deal comes with strings attached: For one thing, 30% of the money is going to have to be paid back.
Ten major airlines have signed onto the deal.
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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
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Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
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