Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading
Apr 23 Government puts pressure on public companies to return loans By Associated Press Although the intent of the program is to help small businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak, some publicly traded companies did secure loans, setting off a backlash. Continue reading
Apr 23 EU agrees budget, recovery plan needed to beat virus impact By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press European Union leaders have agreed to revamp the EU's long-term budget and set up a massive recovery fund to tackle the impact of the coronavirus and help rebuild the bloc's ravaged economies. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 Legal battles loom as businesses hit by virus sue insurers By Michael Tarm, Associated Press The Billy Goat Tavern and millions of other shuttered businesses nationwide have turned to their insurers to help recoup their losses following state-mandated closures, but insurers have widely rejected the claims. Continue reading
Apr 23 New House panel poised to track virus aid dollars By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Congressional oversight of the coronavirus rescue effort is quickly expanding. The House is voting Thursday to create a new subcommittee to track more than $2 trillion in coronavirus aid. Continue reading
Apr 23 Despite risks, auto workers step up to make medical gear By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Even though most of their factories are shut down to slow the spread of coronavirus, they have stepped up to help fill a critical shortage. Many would get most of their pay even if they stayed at home. Continue reading
Apr 23 Virus pushes U.S. unemployment toward highest since Depression By David Crary, Kathy Gannon, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Unemployment in the U.S. is swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of work by the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Small businesses testify about COVID-19 response, recovery By Courtney Vinopal Small business owners testify before the House of Representatives April 24 about the government’s response and recovery efforts to COVID-19. Continue reading