Senate Democrats passed their version of the nearly $ 1.9 billion American Rescue Plan Act Saturday afternoon, but not before making some major changes from the version of the bill passed by …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – America’s job market strengthened in February. He raised hopes that the launch of viral vaccines, the distribution of federal aid, and the growing willingness and ability of consumers to …
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Volunteers carry food-assisted shopping bags for laid off workers at a food distribution event on December 12, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Paul Hennessy / NurPhoto via Getty Images Democrats are prepared to …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Senator Joe Manchin reached an agreement Friday night on emergency unemployment benefits, breaking a nine-hour deadlock that had stalled the COVID-aid bill. 19 of …
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Senate Democrats reached a deal Friday night to extend unemployment insurance on President Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package after deliberating and halting other actions for about nine hours, according to …
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In February, 379,000 jobs were added to the economy, reducing the unemployment rate from 6.3% in January to 6.2% in February. While this surge in job growth is a positive sign, experts …
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Hiring increased in February as US economic activity rebounded amid a progressive decline in Covid-19 cases and vaccines provided hope for further growth in the future. The Labor Department reported Friday that …
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Weekly jobless claims rose last week, but rose less than expected for an economy struggling to shake off the impacts of a pandemic that has been around for nearly a year. The …
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Private payroll growth disappointed in February despite encouraging signs of economic growth, according to a Wednesday report from ADP. Companies added just 117,000 jobs during the month, well below the 225,000 forecast …
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A woman walks past the homeless tents that line a street in Los Angeles, California, on February 1, 2021. FREDERIC J. BROWN | AFP | fake images More than a million Americans …
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