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Economic Stimulus
Democrats’ Relief Bill Would Let Lobbying Giants Access Small Business Aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America could qualify for the aid money.
Trump Admin Says New Bailout Will Help 35 Million Americans. It Probably Won’t.
Experts from across the political spectrum fear the program won’t reach enough businesses or save enough jobs.
Relief Is Funneled to the Wealthy. We Need a Financial Infrastructure Overhaul.
Our system is very efficient at deploying money quickly to corporations and the wealthy, but not to those who need it.
New Relief Bill Lacks Funds for Food Aid, Rent Relief, Election Protection
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the sole Democrat to vote against the $484 billion relief bill, saying it falls short.
Democrats Once Again Fail to Push for Basic Protections in Relief Bill
Did Nancy and Chuck get rolled again by the party of permanent obstruction?
States Must Step Up to Help Immigrants Left Out of the COVID-19 Recovery
States have a responsibility to protect all their people by providing support where the federal government has failed.
The Next Economic Stimulus Must Include Green New Deal Measures
Green New Deal measures are more important than ever to assuage the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Mega-Rich Hedge Funds Swoop Down to Grab COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funds
Some hedge funds insist they are small businesses that could use a helping hand.
Stamp Purchases, Congressional Action Urged as Trump Threatens Postal Service
There is no vote-by-mail if there is no postal service.
Migrant Workers Are Essential Workers and Must Be Included in Coronavirus Relief
Migrant workers are harvesting, delivering and preparing food and providing medical care while others shelter in place.