Also, what that whole oil price thing was about. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for April 21, 2020.
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Posted inEconomic Policy
The Bailout, the Fed, and the Aftermath
A conversation with former Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin
Posted inAmerica and the World
Using Coronavirus to Crack Down on Political Prisoners
Trump and Pompeo are ignoring a wave of repression in the Middle East.
Posted inCoronavirus
We Need Paid Sick Leave Now. Why Isn’t Congress Acting?
As Congress readies a fourth coronavirus response bill, full paid sick leave for all workers remains elusive.
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Trump and Darwin: Make America Sick Again
Today on TAP: The survival of Trump’s base is in question
Posted inCoronavirus
Ocasio-Cortez Will Oppose ‘Insulting’ Coronavirus Response Package
The bill, which could get a vote this week, leaves out numerous Democratic priorities while funding what Republicans sought the most.
Posted inCoronavirus
Unsanitized: How to Do Oversight, With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Also, another coronavirus bill, and killing the Ruth’s Chris rule. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for April 20, 2020.
Posted inAmerica and the World
While Israel Battles Coronavirus, Its Democracy Is on Life Support
As Israelis edge closer to a fourth election, Netanyahu is focused on one thing: retaining power.
Posted inCoronavirus
Building a New Health Care Corps
Contact tracing requires significant manpower to track coronavirus cases. Millions of Americans are out of work. This is a perfect opportunity for a public jobs program.
Posted inCoronavirus
Unsanitized: Let’s Keep Everyone on the Payroll
Also, the sad demise of local restaurants. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for April 19, 2020.
