Jobs
Latest jobs data give the lie to Trump’s ‘great economy’
October 1, 2020Almost 20 percent of U.S. workers are getting jobless aid but millions more getting nothing.
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As Trump pushes hate, Pelosi pushes relief for a besieged nation
October 1, 2020Dems demand aid for jobless, help for small businesses, and stimulus check for everyone.
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Federal data: One of five workers claiming jobless benefits
September 17, 2020The total number and percentage of unemployed, of course, is much higher.
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McConnell writes off the almost 1.7M more jobless workers forced to seek benefits
September 11, 2020GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks any meaningful aid to a nation suffering under the pandemic.
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Flight Attendants warn layoffs could end any hope of economic recovery
September 10, 2020Massive layoffs the airlines plan at the end of this month could also result in more pandemic deaths, they say.
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