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How lack of more federal aid could derail economic recovery

Without more federal aid, U.S. economy could take years to recover from pandemic

10/20/2020

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How lack of more federal aid could derail economic recovery

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Without more federal aid, U.S. economy could take years to recover from pandemic

The coronavirus relief package Congress and the White House are negotiating over has a dual purpose of easing financial hardship for the unemployed and putting more money into the hands of consumers to keep the economy running. What happens when that aid doesn’t materialize? The Brookings Institution’s David Wessel joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why years of economic growth are at stake.

10/20/2020

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Clip: 10/20/2020 | 6m 16s | As Election Day nears, some states are still determining voting rules (6m 16s)

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Clip: 10/20/2020 | 6m 32s | Lynne Cheney on American presidents of 'The Virginia Dynasty' (6m 32s)

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Clip: 10/20/2020 | 6m 34s | The motivations and merits of DOJ's lawsuit against Google (6m 34s)

News Wrap: CDC strengthens mask guidance for transportation

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Clip: 10/20/2020 | 3m 59s | News Wrap: CDC strengthens mask guidance for transportation (3m 59s)

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Clip: 10/20/2020 | 8m 50s | In Nicaragua, supplying beef to the U.S. comes at a high human cost (8m 50s)

Special envoy: U.S., Russia near nuclear arms control deal

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Clip: 10/20/2020 | 6m 33s | U.S., Russia close to a deal on nuclear arms control, says special envoy (6m 33s)

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