Nation May 05 Federal funds for uninsured COVID patients dry up as hospital costs rise For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic. But it was for just one condition — COVID-19.
Economy Oct 13 Social Security COLA largest in decades as inflation jumps Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years follows a burst in inflation as the economy struggles to shake off the drag of the coronavirus pandemic.
Economy Sep 14 Federal relief payments insulated families from economic disaster, Census finds The share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy last year, but massive relief payments pumped out by Congress eased hardship for many.
Health Apr 12 Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s pandemic response By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the coronavirus, it may already have been too late.