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May 20 2020
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First-of-its-kind California Program Offers Virus Aid to People in the Country Illegally
California has initiated a taxpayer-funded program to provide up to $500 in financial relief for individuals in the country illegally who are struggling amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The program, which is the first of its kind among the 50 states, is expected to support up to 150,000 people in California, and is reportedly valued at $75 million.
As is typical with immigration-
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Food, Gas Prices Rise as Consumer Spending Increases
The Labor Department said Tuesday that the Consumer Price Inflation increased in June after three straight months of decreasing. The gasoline index rose 12.3 percent in June, while food prices rose 0.6 percent. Because of this, the cost of food and energy will likely increase slightly. While price increases are an encouraging sign of economic recovery, Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist
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20.5 Million Jobs Lost in April
According to the Department of Labor's monthly report, the United States lost approximately 20.5 million nonfarm jobs in the month of April as the economy reeled from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This brings the U.S. unemployment rate to 14.7% percent, the highest since World War II.
Some right-rated outlets pointed out that some workers supposedly make more from unemployment
Daily Beast CNBC MarketWatchMay 19 2020
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Perspectives: Caring for Children in a Pandemic
Children, while generally less susceptible to COVID-19 coronavirus effects than the elderly or those with preexisting health conditions, remain a focus as communities and economies move to reopen safely in the face of a global pandemic.
Some left-rated voices focused more on potential physical and safety risks posed to children by going back to school, daycare or other regular
National Review (News) Wired VoxSep 17 2020
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Bill Barr's Comments at Hillsdale College Draw Differences in Coverage
On Wednesday, Attorney General Bill Barr addressed a largely conservative audience at Hillsdale College to celebrate Constitution Day.
His remarks drew differences in coverage. Some left- and center-rated media outlets focused on his comments criticizing the "permanent bureaucracy" at DOJ and decrying of calls for a nationwide lockdown to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus. Some reports
NPR (Online News) CNN (Online News) Fox News (Online News)Dec 22 2020
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Congress Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill
On Monday night, Congress passed a nearly $900 billion coronavirus relief bill that seeks to bolster a struggling economy and strengthen the nation's pandemic response.
The bill now heads to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it into law.
Washington Times Vox Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 06 2020
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What To Expect From This Year's 'Lame Duck' Congress
Congress will reconvene this month to tackle major issues following an election that unseated some current members. Both major parties have discussed passing a COVID-19 coronavirus relief package before the end of the year, despite past statements that relief would come in 2021. Congress also needs to fund the government ahead of the December 11 deadline to avoid another shutdown. Furthermore
Vox Reuters Washington TimesNov 23 2020
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AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Up to 90% Effective, Cheaper Than Alternatives
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced Monday that its COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, developed in collaboration with Oxford University, could be as much as 90% effective. The vaccine does not require storage at below-freezing temperatures, allowing for easier distribution. This and other factors contribute to a cost of $2.50 per dose, much cheaper than the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines,
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US Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine to Front-Line Workers
The first doses of New York's COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine supply went to an intensive care nurse in Queens, New York on Monday morning.
The vaccination comes after delivery of nearly 3 million doses across the nation from a Pfizer plant in Michigan.
New York Times (News) Reuters Washington ExaminerDec 03 2020
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Obama, Bush and Clinton Willing to Take COVID-19 Vaccine Publicly
Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have each independently said they would be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine publicly. In November, Gallup found that just 58% of Americans would take a coronavirus vaccine. The news comes as the U.S. sets new records with over 3,100 daily deaths and over 100,000 new hospitalizations. (Some news outlets reported a lower
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