Stories tagged: "economy"

Economy Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at McGregor Industries in Dunmore, Pa., Thursday, July 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Economy This Is How Joe Biden Plans to Remake the American Economy

Biden said his new $700 billion plan would rebuild the American economy, spur innovation, and create as many as five million new jobs in the United States.

July 9, 2020 4:43 pm CDT
Jobs AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Jobs Biden Will Unveil a $700 Billion Economic Plan Today. Here’s How to Watch.

“The vice president believes it’s not the time to just build it back the way things were before ... it’s time to imagine and build a new American economy for the next generation.”

July 9, 2020 10:48 am CDT
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Economy Trump’s Failure to Reopen Safely Could Hurt Him on the Last Issue Voters Trust Him With: The Economy

There’s reason to believe Trump’s numbers on the economy may dip, however.

June 26, 2020 5:57 am CDT
Commentary President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet Meeting in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Commentary It Didn’t Have To Be This Bad

Former congressman Joe Walsh voted for Trump in 2016, but he won't be voting for him again. He explains why.

May 20, 2020 1:24 pm CDT
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Economy Lindsey Graham Wants to Take Away Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits From Millions

Graham threatened that unemployment benefits for those impacted by the coronavirus crisis would only be extended "over our dead bodies."

May 1, 2020 9:45 am CDT

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Work ‘CEOs Don’t Care About Our Lives’: These Essential Workers Are Walking Off Their Jobs Today

It's International Workers' Day, and these employees are fighting for their rights.

May 1, 2020 8:54 am CDT
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Business How Small Wisconsin Businesses Can Apply for PPP Round 2

Paycheck Protection Program knocked for millions going to large corporations in the first round.

April 27, 2020 12:54 pm CDT