As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick from COVID-19 on the job
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
Mnuchin says economy will go from bad to worse, but things will soon get better
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin offered a sobering take on the current state of American unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic, but remained optimistic that circumstances will take a turn for the better later in the year and the Trump administration is there to help in the meantime.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin offered a sobering take on the current state of American unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic, but remained optimistic that circumstances will take a turn for the better later in the year and the Trump administration is there to help in the meantime.
Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Ed Markey propose $2,000 monthly payments to Americans during pandemic
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia small businesses approved for $12.7B in aid loans amid pandemic
More than 86,000 federal loans totaling $12.7 billion have been approved for small businesses in Virginia for relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 86,000 federal loans totaling $12.7 billion have been approved for small businesses in Virginia for relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 20 million US jobs vanished in April, ADP report shows
The report from payroll company ADP showed the tragic depth and scale of job losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The report from payroll company ADP showed the tragic depth and scale of job losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumer debt surged to $14.3T before worst of coronavirus crisis, Fed says
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Outer Banks locals welcoming non-resident property owners back after ban due to COVID-19
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Landlords, lenders brace for nationwide rent strike
It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
West Virginia lifting stay-home order, allowing some businesses to open next week
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he is lifting the statewide stay-home order next week as part of his plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he is lifting the statewide stay-home order next week as part of his plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Virginia jobless claims reach 500,000 since coronavirus hit
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Coronavirus IRS stimulus check error could be fixed with this hack
Americans who are having a hard time when it comes down to checking their CARES Act stimulus check’s payment status may need to enter their address a different way, according to social media users.
Americans who are having a hard time when it comes down to checking their CARES Act stimulus check’s payment status may need to enter their address a different way, according to social media users.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
Maryland apologizes for poor launch of online unemployment claim portal
State officials are apologizing for the less than stellar launch of Maryland's new online portal for unemployment claims saying its debut has "clearly fallen short."
State officials are apologizing for the less than stellar launch of Maryland's new online portal for unemployment claims saying its debut has "clearly fallen short."
Maryland unemployment website fails after weekend launch
Maryland's online portal for filing unemployment claims is back online after it was taken down to correct issues.
Maryland's online portal for filing unemployment claims is back online after it was taken down to correct issues.