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Sanders and “The Squad” on COVID-19: Spend whatever it takes to support workers
March 24, 2020They called for guaranteeing a $2,000-a-month payment to every man, woman, and child until the crisis is over. The GOP is calling for only a $1,000 lump sum.
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Dems block McConnell $2 trillion COVID-19 bill: ‘Slush fund for hotels, not hospitals’
March 23, 2020Besides providing more jobless benefits, Dems warn corporations they’re going to come down on firms that use the pandemic to shaft their workers.
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Ten years after Affordable Care Act, former Obama official’s group offers COVID-19 plan
March 23, 2020Congress must act to minimize the death toll and provide financial support for many Americans facing job loss, says group headed by former Obama administration official.
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World War II experiences of a woman worker 1942-1946
March 23, 2020This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, featuring recollections of thousands of women who worked in the shipyards and factories during the war. This article is part...
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Coronavirus bill: What’s there and what progressives say should be there
March 23, 2020With the first votes looming, here are key provisions that we know, so far, are in the legislation, or not.
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