Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Congress Passes $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ending Months-Long Stalemate
The Senate acted swiftly Monday night, in a 91-7 vote, to approve more than $900 billion for coronavirus assistance, shortly after the House of Representatives passed the package. The aid comes after months of partisan sniping over what elements should be in a relief measure that virtually all lawmakers on Capitol Hill argued was long overdue. Continue Reading Congress Passes $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ending Months-Long Stalemate
Here Is What’s In Congress’ COVID-19 Relief Package
Congress plans to pass on Monday a bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill after intense negotiations over its final details. Leaders of both parties are lauding the agreement, claiming victory for provisions they were able to get in — and keep out. The measure includes up to a $600 relief check for many Americans as well as an assortment of aid for small businesses and money to purchase and distribute vaccines. Continue Reading Here Is What’s In Congress’ COVID-19 Relief Package
Congressional Leaders Reach $900 Billion Deal On Coronavirus Aid, Includes $600 Stimulus Payments
After months of partisan squabbling, congressional leaders have reached agreement on a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. “At long last, we have the bipartisan breakthrough the country has needed,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on the Senate floor Sunday evening. Continue Reading Congressional Leaders Reach $900 Billion Deal On Coronavirus Aid, Includes $600 Stimulus Payments
As Year-End Looms, House And Senate Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid
With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress. Continue Reading As Year-End Looms, House And Senate Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid
Entrepreneur Launches Bowling Alley On Wheels During The Pandemic
Terence Jackson Jr., 34, runs Luxury Strike Bowling, a rentable, private mobile bowling alley that offers a unique entertainment alternative to Zoom parties as the city remains on lockdown. Continue Reading Entrepreneur Launches Bowling Alley On Wheels During The Pandemic
Americans Want More COVID Economic Relief. Most Think Congress Should Compromise
Two-thirds of Americans say the federal government has not done enough to ease the economic hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue Reading Americans Want More COVID Economic Relief. Most Think Congress Should Compromise
48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To ‘Neutralize’ Rivals
The state and federal officials say Facebook’s acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram violated competition laws and served to stifle rivals by giving the social network an unfair advantage. Continue Reading 48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To ‘Neutralize’ Rivals
‘Warning Signs Flashing’: Job Growth Slows Sharply As Pandemic Takes Toll On Economy
U.S. employers added just 245,000 jobs last month as the runaway pandemic continued to weigh on hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7% from 6.9% in October. Continue Reading ‘Warning Signs Flashing’: Job Growth Slows Sharply As Pandemic Takes Toll On Economy
Migration To Booming Northwest ‘Zoom Towns’ Sends Home Prices Into Overdrive
You can add a new term to your lexicon: “Zoom towns.” These are scenic places experiencing a surge of house hunters. Booming demand comes from workers freed by the pandemic to work from home long term. Continue Reading Migration To Booming Northwest ‘Zoom Towns’ Sends Home Prices Into Overdrive
Boeing Lands 1st 737 Max Order Since Troubled Plane Was Cleared To Fly Again
Just two weeks ago, U.S. regulators cleared Boeing’s 737 Max to fly following the deadly crashes of two of the planes in 2018 and 2019. Now Boeing is reporting an order for 75 of the aircraft. Continue Reading Boeing Lands 1st 737 Max Order Since Troubled Plane Was Cleared To Fly Again
Bipartisan Group Pushes $908B COVID-19 Plan, But McConnell Crafts Bill Trump Will Sign
A loosely assembled group of House and Senate lawmakers released a legislative framework they hope can break the months-long impasse between party leaders and the White House on pandemic relief. Continue Reading Bipartisan Group Pushes $908B COVID-19 Plan, But McConnell Crafts Bill Trump Will Sign
As Washington Restaurants Close Indoors Again, Some In Hard-Hit Yakima Say They Won’t
Earlier this year, Yakima County was among the worst-hit places for COVID-19 in Washington and the West Coast. It and the Tri-Cities region were among the last counties to open for indoor bar and restaurant service. Now, with another statewide closure, some restaurant operators are pushing back and refusing to close. Continue Reading As Washington Restaurants Close Indoors Again, Some In Hard-Hit Yakima Say They Won’t
