Economy

Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Several other provisions asked by members of the Congressional Black Caucus were an expansion of unemployment benefits to $600 per week in addition to the base max…

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COMMENTARY: Billions for Boeing, Pennies for the People

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Republicans even conceded that Mr. Trump, his grafter family, other cabinet heads and senior leaders, along with their families, cannot benefit from this stimulus legislation. It is…

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Texas Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order: Closes Gyms, Bars, And Restaurant Dine-In Statewide

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At a news conference at the State Capitol, Abbott announced an executive order that will temporarily close gyms, bars, and dine-in sections at restaurants statewide. The order…

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Q&A With Kenneth Boswell, chair of Alabama Counts 2020 Committee

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The great thing about the 2020 Census is that it has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all…

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COMMENTARY: Panic buying adds additional stress in COVID-19 pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In some ways, the trend of panic buying is a way for people to take back control in uncertain times. Many psychologists have suggested that panic buying…

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OP-ED: New York City is Moving on Up

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In December 2020, Mayor DeBlasio and the New York City Council announced more than 150 awardees of the Complete Count Fund. Each awardee received from $15,000 to…

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Census Bureau Extends Decennial Count

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a conference call on Friday, March 20, Tim Olsen, the associated director for field operations at the Census Bureau, noted that the original end date for…

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General Motors Moves to Protect Workers, Offers Customers Special Financing

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Workplace health and safety is a priority for us every day, all three companies have been taking steps to keep the COVID-19/coronavirus out of their facilities and…

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Only Time Will Tell Whether Opportunity Zones Live up to Their Promise

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Opportunity Zones were created as a component of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December of 2017. Their purpose is to encourage investment in…

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Senators Booker and Harris Lead Roundtable Discussion on Issues Concerning African Americans

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Only journalists of color received an invitation to the event, which included remarks from Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.),…

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