Mar 10 Watch 4:37 How the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill will bolster the Affordable Care Act A key part of the COVID aid bill creates the most significant changes to the Affordable Care Act since it was passed more than 10 years ago, including larger subsidies to buy insurance, reducing deductibles and more money for Medicaid… Continue watching
Mar 10 What's inside the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill passed by Congress By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion bill provides direct payments of up to $1,400 for most Americans, extends emergency unemployment benefits and boosts spending for COVID-19 vaccines and testing. Continue reading
Mar 10 Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats By Alan Fram, Associated Press The 628-page measure represents Democrats' effort to bridle the catastrophic pandemic and revive the enfeebled economy. Republicans say the measure is bloated, crammed with liberal policies and heedless of signs the dual crises are easing. Continue reading
Mar 10 Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Fudge as housing secretary By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press This places the longtime Ohio lawmaker in charge of the agency just as Congress is poised to pass new benefits for renters and homeowners who have suffered economic losses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 09 When to expect payments, other benefits from COVID-19 relief package By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion federal pandemic relief package is expected to make its way through the House and hit President Joe Biden's desk soon. But when will the benefits reach you?… Continue reading
Mar 08 Yellen says women face many obstacles in economics careers By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Janet Yellen, the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury Department, says women seeking to pursue careers in economics face a number of obstacles. Continue reading
Mar 06 Democrats prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Bleary-eyed lawmakers worked through a mountain of amendments Saturday as the Senate plodded toward passage of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that President Joe Biden and Democrats say is crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 10:57 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the need to go big with COVID relief As the debate over an economic relief bill continues in the Senate, the surge in hiring in February suggests that the prospects of a better spring ahead for the U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
Mar 05 California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen By Adam Beam, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press California divides its counties into four color-coded tiers based on the spread of the coronavirus. Attendance limits are based on what tier a county is in. Continue reading
Mar 05 U.S. adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions. Continue reading