Coronavirus Reset: How To Get Health Insurance Now
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Many of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs in recent weeks also lost their health insurance. Others lacked a health plan even before COVID-19 hit. Here's a start to finding help.
Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent
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The number of jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 3.3 million claims in the last week alone. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.
The Coronavirus Small Business Loan Program: What You Need To Know
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Congress has made $349 billion available in loans to small businesses, much of which may be forgivable. Here's what to know about how this might work for your small business.
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U.S. Lost 701,000 Jobs In March; Much Worse To Come
Some 10 million people have filed for unemployment since aggressive policies to combat the coronavirus took effect. But the March jobs report will just scratch the surface of the coming collapse.
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Get Money Out To The Economy Quickly, Ex-Treasury Secretary Says
Henry Paulson, who served during the 2008 financial crisis, says sending money rapidly to people and businesses will be the key to limiting damage to the economy.
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Nearly 10 Million Filed For Unemployment In Last 2 Weeks
The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.
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'America's Got Talent' Win Could Help Mumbai Group Out Of Poverty
Acrobatic dancers from Mumbai's slums performed to a Bollywood song and wowed the audience. Fame may help them out of poverty. NPR's India producer visited some of their homes.
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Bans Commercial Evictions, Strengthens Protections For Residents
The order is among the strongest actions Brown has taken to limit economic consequences for those impacted by the ongoing public health crisis.
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Factories Feel The Coronavirus Slump
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on the nation's factories. Manufacturing activity slumped in March as the virus cut into both supply and demand.