Tag: unemployment
Trump clarifies immigration halt would be for 60 days
President Donald Trump provided some clarity for his announcement on Twitter that his administration would temporarily stop immigration into the U.S. during the pandemic. BREAKING…
26 million Americans now unemployed from COVID-19
As Congress passes $484 billion in new aid, what comes next to help revive the economy? ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST…
Congress approves $484 billion coronavirus relief package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday signed a multi-billion relief package to help small business, hospitals and boost coronavirus testing. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE…
4.4 million more people file for unemployment in coronavirus crisis
Here is the latest on the COVID-19-induced financial crisis. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News…
Unemployment rate could reach Great Depression levels: Trump economic adviser | ABC News
White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett is interviewed on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #UnemploymentRate #Economy #KevinHassett source
US needs president who won’t ‘spend day after day dividing people’: Klobuchar | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Minnesota #AmyKlobuchar source
Some Georgia businesses reopen Friday
Not all business owners are on board with reopening, saying they don’t want to take the chance a customer may get sick. ABC News’ Megan…
Loans website crashes during 2nd round of applications for small businesses
On the first day of the reopened Paycheck Protection Program, banks are reporting that the Small Business Administration’s portal is not working. WATCH THE FULL…
Food lines new normal as states make plans to reopen | WNT
Some governors are imposing restrictions on the ability of people to collect unemployment if they opt not to return to work. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Economy reels from coronavirus pandemic as some states prepare to reopen
An estimated 30% of the country’s economy shut down and the GDP has fallen 4.8% in the first quarter of this year, the worst since…
Florida’s governor shares plan to get state on its feet l ABC News
The state’s unemployment system, which the governor called a “clunker,” has paid less than 20% of claims so far. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to…
Ohio face mask order ‘was just a bridge too far,’ says Gov. Mike DeWine | ABC News
Martha Raddatz interviews Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #MikeDeWine #Ohio source
In Michigan, governor and some workers battle over strict COVID-19 stay-at-home order | Nightline
Whitmer speaks to “Nightline†about making the difficult decision to close the state, angering some constituents. Farmers, auto workers and a state representative from Detroit…
3 million new jobless claims expected Thursday
More states are set to lift some business restrictions by this weekend. ABC News Kenneth Moton reports. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
Millions across the entertainment industry wonder if they’ll have jobs to return to
Performers, stagehands, musicians and writers are navigating an industry on pause. Production has halted for many projects, with questions about how they’ll restart safely and…
One of the largest casinos in the world plans new safety measures in wake of COVID-19
Foxwoods, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut, is figuring out how to make gambling, dining and other attractions safe. Swapping decks of…
