coronavirus
Leaked CDC report projects 200,000 infections per day by June 1
May 5, 2020Trump keeps the document in the back drawer. Report says that by June, U.S. will see a sharp rise in coronavirus deaths, up to 3,000 per day.
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GOP Senate to hold stimulus hostage; demands coronavirus lawsuit immunity for bosses
May 5, 2020A wide range of groups, including the AFL-CIO, have formed a “COVID Coalition” to oppose McConnell's push to let business off the hook.
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Trump says “safe to re-open” as infection and death rates soar
May 4, 2020President calls protesters carrying military-style rifles, confederate flags, swastikas, and nooses “very good people who want their lives back.”
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Will the pandemic hasten the demise of capitalism?
May 4, 2020There are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen.
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30 million jobs lost so far, but many workers can’t access unemployment benefits
May 4, 2020The Economic Policy Institute says the real number is even higher.
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