Tag: unemployment
Another 1.3 million workers seek jobless benefits
Atlanta’s mayor signed an order mandating masks in the city, defying the governor who said masks are “encouraged†not required. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
Small businesses on edge amid COVID-19 surge
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the Paycheck Protection Program and whether it’s doing enough to keep small businesses afloat through the pandemic. source
Taking a harder look at America’s racial reckoning
ABC News’ David Wright reports on how the aftermath of George Floyd’s death has led to re-examining the legacy of lesser-known race-based violence in U.S….
Unemployment benefits set to run out amid COVID-19 l GMA
The extra $600 of weekly unemployment benefits for many Americans are about to run out and Republicans in Congress do not have a deal to…
US facing mounting debt amid global pandemic l ABC News
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis takes a look at the record high debt in the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the economy. ABC…
Senate Republicans to unveil economic relief package today
Under the plan, laid-off workers will get up to 70% of their former wages. ABC’s Karina Mitchell reports. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…
Pelosi expresses frustration over COVID relief bill delay
The speaker of the House said Republicans are being “derelict in their duty†as unemployment insurance is set to expire at the end of July….
‘Hopeful’ for good news on therapeutics, vaccine: Mark Meadows in ABC News exclusive
George Stephanopoulos speaks with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in an exclusive interview on “This Week.†source
25 million Americans at risk of losing expiring unemployment benefits
President Trump is confronted by complaints that Republicans have delayed approving a new stimulus package. source
With COVID-19 unemployment benefits set to expire, fears over how to stay afloat
Tens of millions of still-unemployed Americans will lose the supplemental $600 a week provided under the CARES Act by the end of July. Lawmakers so…
Joe Biden unveils economic plan to combat racial inequality
The former vice president’s “Build Back Better†proposal aims to advance racial equity in the United States with investments in minority small businesses and affordable…
With jobless Americans waiting for extended relief, GOP reveals new coronavirus plan
Democrats have disagreed with the Republican bill, which would reduce federal supplemental unemployment aid from $600 to $200. “Nightline†speaks to Americans at risk of…
New details on man accused of using COVID relief funds to buy Lamborghini
He was also fined for not wearing a mask. ABC’s Kenneth Moton has more. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC…
Sen. Duckworth: Unemployed Americans ‘need this money’
Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses the debate over extending unemployment funds, whether schools can safely reopen, and Joe Biden’s vice presidential search. ABC News Live Prime,…
Jobless benefits expired
Unemployment benefits expire as Congress is deadlocked on new potential stimulus plan. source
Congress deadlocked as unemployment benefits expire l GMA
Lawmakers do not have a plan to replace the unemployment benefits that are helping 30 million Americans make ends meet during the pandemic. LEARN MORE:…
