Coronavirus Economic Impact
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Pandemic severely straining family finances: POLL

Parents share their struggles as schools reopen virtually

Rep. Gaetz: 'Lockdowns have likely impacted more Americans than the virus'

Cruises making a comeback during COVID-19

Communities building desks, libraries for students learning virtually

How cruise ships are setting sail safely during the pandemic

New precautions in place as cruise companies make a comeback in Europe

SAfrica rhino poaching drops during virus lockdown

COVID-19 infection rate lower in airline workers

Threat of government shutdown rises as talks fail
House Democrats to vote on their own proposal as election-year divisions emerge.
September 21, 2020

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Elizabeth Debicki, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet." As “Tenet” enters its third week in North American cinemas with barely any new blockbusters on the horizon, U.S. exhibitors are put in a tricky spot. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Elizabeth Debicki, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet." As “Tenet” enters its third week in North American cinemas with barely any new blockbusters on the horizon, U.S. exhibitors are put in a tricky spot. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theaters

Sep 20

Virus measures targeted by protesters despite case spikes

Maine blueberry industry reels from drought, frost, virus

The Associated Press

FILE - In this July 11, 2018, file photo, a field of corn grows in front of an old windmill in Pacific Junction, Iowa. The federal government said Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, it would give farmers an additional $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they've experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File )

FILE - In this July 11, 2018, file photo, a field of corn grows in front of an old windmill in Pacific Junction, Iowa. The federal government said Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, it would give farmers an additional $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they've experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File )

USDA plans additional $14B for farmers reeling from virus

Sep 18

AFL-CIO head on getting people back to work safely

Many businesses reject payroll tax holiday

The Associated Press

Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly, center, speaks alongside other airline executives, including, from left, United CEO Scott Kirby, Delta CEO Ed Bastian, Hawaiian President and CEO Peter Ingram, American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker, and Airlines For America President and CEO Nicholas Calio, and Alaska President and CEO Brad Tilden, right, following a meeting at the White House about extending economic assistance to the airlines, Sept. 17, 2020.

Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly, center, speaks alongside other airline executives, including, from left, United CEO Scott Kirby, Delta CEO Ed Bastian, Hawaiian President and CEO Peter Ingram, American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker, and Airlines For America President and CEO Nicholas Calio, and Alaska President and CEO Brad Tilden, right, following a meeting at the White House about extending economic assistance to the airlines, Sept. 17, 2020.

Airline CEOs plead with White House for more aid as over 30,000 face furloughs

Sep 17

How safe is indoor dining during COVID-19?

COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US

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