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COVID-19

Will a "skinny" coronavirus relief package help those who need it most?

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Nov 12, 2020
Kai Ryssdal talks with Gbenga Ajilore of the Center for American Progress, who argues that pandemic economic relief should be more inclusive.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell meets with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in July.
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COVID-19

Millions of people may still be eligible to receive one-time pandemic relief checks

by Justin Ho
Nov 9, 2020
The deadline for filing information with the IRS to get the money is Nov. 21.
People who didn't receive a COVID-19 relief check could still get one.
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With a divided government likely, chances of a big economic relief plan wane

by Scott Tong
Nov 4, 2020
As the pandemic continues, it may fall to the Federal Reserve to find more ways to boost the economy.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in July. A divided government will make it harder to pass COVID-19 relief, which has already been a challenge for politicians.
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What it means when airlines get special aid

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 7, 2020
On-again, off-again stimulus talks are impacting the entire economy, but airlines are usually a special case. Here's why.
Airline industry workers call for more federal aid in Federal Plaza in Chicago on Sept. 9.
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Fears grow as prospects for financial relief recede

by Jasmine Garsd
Oct 7, 2020
With more federal relief in doubt and COVID-19 cases on the rise again, Americans are struggling to get by.
Protesters demand more economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic in Time Square in August.
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COVID-19

Amtrak needs another bailout to stay afloat

by Andy Uhler
Sep 29, 2020
Amtrak is planning to scale back many of its long-distance routes.
A passenger walks next to a departing Amtrak train at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
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