May 28, 2020

The argument for a federal jobs program

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Since the lockdowns began, more than 30 million Americans have gotten approval to receive unemployment benefits, but many more are still trying to get filed and approved. Plus, reimagining the economy after COVID-19 with a federal jobs program.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 jobless claims are now over 40 million. Many are still waiting for unemployment benefits.

by Mitchell Hartman

May 28, 2020

As weekly jobless claims continue to climb, unemployment systems are still processing a backlog.

Since pandemic lockdowns began, at least 30 million Americans have been approved to receive state or federal unemployment benefits.

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Reimagining the Economy

Would a federal jobs guarantee be good for the economy?

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

May 28, 2020

"Let's put the people who need work together with the jobs that need to be done," says Felicia Wong, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute.

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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

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