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Senate Democrats may drop backup plan to raise minimum wage
Mar 1, 2021
It’s now unclear whether the final bill will include a minimum wage hike.
Senate approves budget resolution, key step in passing Biden's COVID plan
Feb 5, 2021
The action came after an all-night session, where senators voted on amendments that could define the eventual bill.
A Democratic Senate could mean big economic policy changes
Jan 7, 2021
A unified Democratic government might approve more stimulus, aid to states and tax hikes to fund health, education and green energy.
Bigger relief deal in a Democrat-led Senate is a "safe bet"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 6, 2021
Two economists weigh in on what a Democrat-led Senate might mean for a stimulus package.
Who donated to Georgia runoff campaigns?
Jan 6, 2021
Most of the money from Wall Street went to Republican PACs.
Market reactions to Georgia runoff results — and what they say about the future
Jan 6, 2021
Built in to market moves Wednesday morning are predictions about government spending, antitrust scrutiny and more.
How should we spend future pandemic relief money?
Dec 2, 2020
Economic recovery could take a range of different approaches. Check out these three experts' ideas.
For public good, not for profit.
With a divided government likely, chances of a big economic relief plan wane
by
Scott Tong
Nov 4, 2020
As the pandemic continues, it may fall to the Federal Reserve to find more ways to boost the economy.
How the election will shape economic policy before inauguration
Nov 3, 2020
Analysts predict the outcome of the election will play a key role in what legislation makes it through the legislative process before the end of this year.
Senate passes bill that could ban some Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
May 21, 2020
The bill is intended to compel all foreign companies to allow U.S. regulators access to their accounting.