Latest Unemployment Numbers Show Millions More Out Of Work
Unemployment claims show another dramatic rise. Some 10 million Americans had already filed for unemploymen in the two weeks prior to this one.
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Small Businesses Say They're Still Waiting For COVID-19 Relief Funds
Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce talks to NPR's David Greene about the congressional coronavirus relief fund for small businesses. The next relief package will likely replenish the fund.
Trump To Monitor OPEC Meeting As Low Oil Prices Hurt U.S. Firms
OPEC holds an emergency meeting Thursday. President Trump is no fan of the oil cartel, but needs to deal with it to reverse low prices threatening the survival of U.S. shale oil companies.
Fate Of 'Interim Emergency' Relief Bill Uncertain As Parties Debate Size, Timing
Senate Majority Leader McConnell wants another $250 billion for small businesses. Top Democrats are asking for $250 billion more for state and local governments, but the White House is pushing back.
Nearly A Third Of Renters Didn't Pay By 1st Week Of April
With so many people out of work, there was a steep jump in renters not paying on time, a trade group says. It says next month could be much worse if government help doesn't reach people in time.
Borders Didn't Stop The Pandemic. But They Might Block The Trade Of Medical Goods
More countries are imposing export restrictions on essential medical materials, to try to keep domestically produced goods — like masks, gloves and ventilators — available for domestic needs.
Women Are Losing More Jobs In Coronavirus Shutdowns
Millions of jobs have been lost as businesses keep their doors closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Working women have been hit hardest, accounting for nearly 60% of the early job cuts.
What Happened Today: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Deaths, Economic Relief Details
NPR science and economics correspondents answer questions about the federal government's efforts to confront the virus.
With Survival At Stake, Small Business Owners Frustrated By Aid Delays
The Paycheck Protection Program is meant to help small businesses keep workers on payroll. But first, businesses have to get the money — a process that has proven difficult for some.
Many Struggling Homeowners Not Getting The Mortgage Relief U.S. Promised
Millions of homeowners who've lost their incomes qualify to defer payments. But many say lenders are demanding unfair terms such as massive subsequent lump sum payments that they can't afford.