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Trump Executive Action on Unemployment Insurance Deliberately Leaves Out Poorest
The plan would require states to kick in $100 of the $400 total, a difficult task for states reeling from deficits.
ALEC Works to Pass Industry-Backed COVID Liability Shields at the State Level
Mitch McConnell is holding hostage additional aid for people and businesses until he gets his immunity bill.
The Shift to Working From Home Has Increased the Number of Hours Americans Work
Despite longer work hours, millions of employees have seen their pay reduced amid the pandemic.
US Has Lost 12,881,000 Jobs Since February. Lowest-Paid Workers Are Hit Hardest.
There is no evidence that generous unemployment benefits are making it difficult to find workers.
New Sanders Bill Would Tax “Obscene” Pandemic Windfall of Billionaires
The tax would help fund the U.S. recovery from the pandemic and resulting economic collapse.
Millions of Working Poor May Lose Out on EITC Benefits Due to Pandemic
Democrats push to reform the earned income tax credit in the next relief bill to make it like a basic income guarantee.
Trump Threatens Unilateral Suspension of Payroll Tax
Advocacy groups and lawmakers say the move would be an unconstitutional attack on Social Security funding.
GOP Proposes Letting Fossil Fuel Firms Sue Sick Workers Seeking Compensation
GOP senators want a liability shield that lets Big Oil sue workers who seek recompense for getting COVID on the job.
Mnuchin Justifies Slashing $600 Unemployment Boost With Debunked Talking Point
The treasury secretary claimed the $600 weekly boost in unemployment insurance created a disincentive to work.
800,000 Low-Income Households May Have Had Electricity Disconnected Amid COVID
Power shutoff moratoriums in many states are reaching their expiration dates despite the worsening pandemic.