Economy
Amid Criticism, Congress Approves Fourth Aid Package
After intense negotiations, the House has approved the fourth economic relief bill drafted by the Senate. The multi-billion-dollar measure offers loans and grants to small businesses and more funds for hospitals and coronavirus testing.
(Español) Trump firmaría esta tarde el Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago que pasó el Congreso
(Español) Mitch McConnell se opuso a la nueva ayuda para los estados, en las conversaciones que produjeron la medida más reciente.
New Stimulus Package.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 PROGRAM # 8864 12:00 PM PT New Stimulus Package. As lawmakers in Washington debate the details of a fourth economic stimulus package, many urge them to include health care, economic relief, and small business support for immigrants and people of color. During the first round, the Paycheck Protection Program has quickly run […]
Coronavirus: Extra Edition.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 PROGRAM # 8863 11:00 AM PT Coronavirus: Extra Edition. The top leader for Sacramento public schools talks about the new, distant forms of learning his district has been forced to suddenly set in place due to the coronavirus emergency. He discusses the impact the crisis is having on the school community, the […]
(Español) Acuerdan Congreso y gobierno de Trump paquete de ayuda por coronavirus
(Español) Cuomo y Trump han discutido en las últimas semanas sobre la necesidad de ventiladores para Nueva York, y la ayuda federal en el paquete de estímulo es suficiente; también si los gobernadores tienen la autoridad para reabrir las economías de sus estados, que como se sabe, sí la tienen.
(Español) Grandes contribuyentes al fisco, los más golpeados por coronavirus y sin ayuda
(Español) La receta incluye además bajos salarios, altas tasas y falta de seguro de desempleo, y un futuro incierto que auspicia enfermedades mentales.
(Español) Dinero del 1er paquete de estímulo se fue a grandes cadenas de hoteles y restaurantes
(Español) En esta ocasión se esperaba que el nuevo proyecto de ley incluya 350 mil millones más para el Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago, que sin embargo se halla atorado porque los republicanos del Congreso no querían aprobar más de 250 mil millones.
A Push for More Aid for Unemployed Under New Bailout Package
The number of unemployment claims in the United States has climbed to more than 22 million in the past four weeks, a picture comparable to the worst moments of the Great Depression.
COVID-19: Extra Edition.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 PROGRAM # 8856 11:00 AM PT COVID-19: Extra Edition. In this extended edition, a California state legislator who is part of a high-level committee on the COVID-19 pandemic talks about her plans to dispel fear and confusion through tele-town halls in Spanish and indigenous languages, the fast-track project proposed to help protect […]
Coronavirus Scams.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 PROGRAM # 8855 12:00 PM PT Coronavirus Scams. As millions start receiving relief payments in the first wave of “stimulus checks” for those impacted by the pandemic, scammers are trying to cash in. They trick people by pitching coronavirus vaccines, miraculous cures, and at home fake testing kits. Others pretend to be […]
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