Apr 29 U.S. recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S. economy is achieving a remarkably fast recovery from the recession that ripped through the nation last year on the heels of the coronavirus and cost tens of millions of Americans… Continue reading
Apr 29 U.S. economy accelerated at a robust 6.4 percent rate last quarter By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed… Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Biden says ‘America is rising anew” By Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak, Associated Press Looking to the future, he urged a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life. Continue reading
Apr 27 Biden releases money in push to modernize U.S. electric grid By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The federal government is making money available to build and improve electric transmission lines. It's part of a bid to improve the nation's aging electric grid and meet President Joe Biden's ambitious clean-energy goals. Continue reading
Apr 26 Women-owned businesses are driving pandemic growth, but many miss out on PPP loans By Mariel Padilla, The 19th Women, especially women of color, are driving small-business growth during a pandemic in which they’ve been hit particularly hard — and missed out on help. Continue reading
Apr 26 Harris to chair new White House task force on worker empowerment By Associated Press The creation of the task force comes soon after Biden, who has long supported and aligned himself with labor unions, lent his backing to an ultimately failed effort for workers to unionize at a Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 4:53 Your recycling is not always being recycled—here’s why By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of throwing something away. Jennie Romer, author of “Can I Recycle This?” joins NewsHour… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 9:41 Amsterdam’s ‘doughnut economy’ puts climate ahead of GDP By Megan Thompson, Joan Martelli Amsterdam is the first city in the world to adopt a radical economic theory that suggests economic growth shouldn’t be the ultimate measure of success. Instead, “doughnut economics” focuses on protecting the environment while meeting citizens’ basic needs. Special Correspondent… Continue watching
Apr 23 WATCH: Biden makes case for climate-friendly economic policies at leaders summit By Ellen Knickmeyer, Christina Larson, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Friday's second and final day of the summit also focused on what Biden says is the need for massive investment for cleaner energy — and what he says is the economic payoff. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Greta Thunberg, climate experts testify before House on fossil fuel subsidies By Associated Press The hearing took place Thursday, the day the Biden administration convened a summit of world leaders to discuss taking action to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading