Trump’s cutting off more Chinese companies from American investment
Nov 13, 2020

Trump’s cutting off more Chinese companies from American investment

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The White House issued an executive order banning U.S. investments in a few dozen Chinese firms. Plus, how employers are (or aren't) responding to increased stress for workers. And, the growing number of Americans unable to pay their utility bills.

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What are employers doing for workers amid the increased stress of COVID-19?

Nov 13, 2020
Some companies are giving workers extra time off, including more mental health days.
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More people unable to pay utility bills, with colder months coming

Nov 13, 2020
Electric and gas debt is expected to be more than $24 billion by the end of this year, at least three times what it was last year.
The protections against shut-offs are lifting and disconnections have already begun.
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The team

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