Category: Economy

Cuomo: ‘The Private Sector Has To Think About What They Do, How They Do It And How They Can Do It Differently in This New Normal.’

Cuomo: ‘The Private Sector Has To Think About What They Do, How They Do It And How They Can Do It Differently in This New Normal.’

Although infections from the novel coronavirus appear to have perhaps turned a corner in hardest-hit New York, Gov Andrew Cuomo (D) put some sober perspective on that, while also continuing to look forward to when the Empire State might once again open it's doors.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney: ‘We Need Money Directly to Cities’

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney: ‘We Need Money Directly to Cities’

Add the City of Brotherly Love to the states and locales looking for aid to help weather the economic storm brewing as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Stuck With Social Distancing Through 2022, U.S Economy Is ‘Not Reopening Anytime Soon’

Stuck With Social Distancing Through 2022, U.S Economy Is ‘Not Reopening Anytime Soon’

Donald Trump and others who want a quick reopening of a US economy shuttered as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak will probably be very disappointed. That's according to a variety of public health professionals and others who foresee a longer road ahead to bring the country--and the world--back to normal.
Reopening on May 1 Is an ‘Artificial Deadline’

Reopening on May 1 Is an ‘Artificial Deadline’

While Donald Trump and others eagerly look toward reopening a US economy currently shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic as early as May 1, others are sounding an alarm that that date might still be too soon given the risks to public health.
Obama Adviser Goolsbee on Reopening Economy: The Virus Is the Boss, Not Trump

Obama Adviser Goolsbee on Reopening Economy: The Virus Is the Boss, Not Trump

Despite Donald Trump's bluster and dictates on when he says that he wants the US economy to get restarted, that timing is strictly up to the course of the virus which has much of the nation--and the world--shuttered away in avoidance of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Austan Goolsbee, who served as a top economic adviser to President Barack Obama.
Harris Blames Higher Black COVID-19 Death Rate on Economic, Healthcare Disparity

Harris Blames Higher Black COVID-19 Death Rate on Economic, Healthcare Disparity

Senator Kamala Harris Calls for a revised economic stimulus bill, explains that higher Black COVID-19 death rates can be explained by the quality of healthcare between regions and races.
Cuomo on Restarting the Economy: It’s Not a Light Switch We Can Flick

Cuomo on Restarting the Economy: It’s Not a Light Switch We Can Flick

While he has been focused on the public health aspects of the novel coronavirus outbreak, New York Gov Andrew Cuomo (D) says that he is very well aware of the economic fallout from the pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo: ‘There Is a Real Danger in Getting Overconfident Too Quickly’

Gov. Cuomo: ‘There Is a Real Danger in Getting Overconfident Too Quickly’

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said that he understands the economic toll that lockdowns and social distancing are taking, but even if the rate of infection in the state is starting to drop, it's too early for residents to let their guard down.
Navarro Feuds with Dr. Fauci: Is there any reason “to doubt the analysis of Dr. Anthony Fauci?”

Navarro Feuds with Dr. Fauci: Is there any reason “to doubt the analysis of Dr. Anthony Fauci?”

On Saturday, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro feuded with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during a Situation Room meeting regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine.
Former Congresswoman: $500B in Coronavirus Relief Package Managed By Treasury, May Go to Trump’s Cronies

Former Congresswoman: $500B in Coronavirus Relief Package Managed By Treasury, May Go to Trump’s Cronies

The $500 billion contained in the $2 trillion economic stimulus package Congress recently approved which is to be managed by the Treasury Department will require effective oversight, according to a former Democratic congresswoman.