Fiscal policy has reverted negative right when omicron is surging, and the Democrats are uncertain about where to turn for political success.
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How We Avoided Great Depression 2.0 Last Year
Today on TAP: Cash assistance during the pandemic
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The Sour Grapes of Jason Furman
Today on TAP: The former Obama official sniping at Biden’s public-investment plans
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Jamie Dimon’s Overdraft Dishonesty
On overdraft, the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s testimony is contradicted by his own bank’s data.
Posted inEconomic Policy
It’s the Worst Possible Time to Cut Unemployment Benefits
Conservative states are reducing enhanced weekly payments and increased eligibility, while other federal fiscal supports expire. It could stunt the economic recovery.
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This Small-Business Disaster Relief Program Is a Disaster
Targeted EIDL Advance, a $35 billion initiative for hard-hit businesses, nonprofits, and freelancers, has caused headaches across the country with delays and mismanagement.
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The Education Department’s Slow-Walk on Student Debt
Activists are frustrated by a lack of action, and not just on mass cancellation.
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Needed: More Rescue Funds for the Poorest Communities
Today on TAP: The inequity built into the American Rescue Plan
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Trump Appointees Are Sabotaging Biden’s Stimulus Checks
Will he let them sabotage Social Security as well?
