>"It is the largest government relief effort in recorded history, and two years after Covid-19 crisis began, money is still flowing to communities. Here’s where it went and how it was spent."

"With students struggling to recover from the pandemic, the nation cannot afford to waste any of the money allocated for education."

"It’s time to do right by working people and transform the unemployment system."

"Republicans are cutting off unemployment benefits at a time when huge numbers of workers still desperately need them and the Democrats aren’t putting _...Read More_

"Socially valuable data can be combined with standards that safeguard individual privacy."

>"Supporters of a ‘hot’ economy see a chance to correct the mistakes of the last recession. Others see danger."

"As President-elect Joe Biden renewed his call for a third round of stimulus checks on Friday to help struggling Americans, he would do well to start by rectifying the exclusions of the first two stimulus bills. Even as undocumented _...Read More_

"Politicians love direct payments, but people spend more only when long-term income rises."

"Oregon earmarked $62 million to explicitly benefit Black individuals and business owners. Now some of the money is in limbo after lawsuits alleging racial discrimination."

"Economic crisis typically hits the poor the hardest, and the pandemic is no different. But even in the 2008 financial crisis, the wealthy sustained some damage in stock and bond losses. By contrast, five months after the pandemic hit the _...Read More_

>"Newly released data gives the most detailed accounting yet of the pandemic aid provided to 5.2 million businesses that sought forgivable loans."

"Especially in service industries, old jobs may not be coming back. Training programs are aiming to provide skills for more resilient occupations."

"Those criticizing Secretary Mnuchin for his letter are not serious people. The areas in need of continued financial support have seen said support extended. Borrowing spreads have materially tightened. Any facility that has passed its _...Read More_

>"The PM-CARES fund for Covid received 3,076 crore in five days, according to an audit statement made public by the government. _...Read More_