Aug 14, 2020

We might see new coronavirus aid, but after Labor Day

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The Senate has left Washington until September with no deal on another coronavirus relief package. Plus, U.S. and China officials are set to check in on their trade deal. And, putting "inclusive prosperity" on the table for pandemic recovery.

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Time is money when it comes to another emergency coronavirus relief package

And we’re all still waiting on Congress and the White House. Jason Furman, the former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama, says the lost weeks will really matter.

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China is far behind on its end of the bargain when it comes to the phase one trade deal with the U.S.

Marketplace’s Kristin Schwab reports.

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Reimagining the Economy

How social impact bonds could spark prosperity for Indian Country in a pandemic recovery

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Aug 14, 2020

"Investors are willing to put money on the table for projects with a positive social outcome," Patrice Kunesh says.

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

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Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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