Pain, despair and poverty reach fever pitch for unemployed workers CNBC 12/19/2020
Nine months ago, the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy, swiftly pushing millions into joblessness.
Financial plight has been growing steadily since the summer as Americans await further relief from Congress.
Unemployed workers Randy Chase, Adonijah Niles and Mike Carpenter exemplify the growing hardship around the country. © Provided by CNBC Randy Chase, 57, does masonry work on construction crews. With unemployment benefits stalled since April and no savings left, he s been living in his pickup truck outside of Denver since September, using an electric heater to keep warm.
Randy Chase has lived in his pickup truck for months.
Desperate Small Businesses Await Fresh Aid as Dark Tunnel Looms
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Column: Expanding support for Salem s small businesses
By Stratton Lloyd and Michelle Xiarhos Curran Dec 10, 2020
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Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities, and they play a critical role in creating vibrant main streets and strong local economies. In our area eateries, bookstores, salons, shops and tech companies, we make connections, support our friends and neighbors and witness innovative entrepreneurs in action.
In ordinary times, small business owners â especially immigrants, women and minorities â face significant challenges when starting and sustaining businesses, particularly when it comes to accessing financing. According to the Federal Reserveâs 2019 Small Business Credit Survey, only half of the 43% of small businesses that applied for financing received the requested amount. With the COVID-19 pandemic stretching into its ninth month, challenges like
Citing pandemic, Republicans call on Cuomo to pause scheduled minimum wage increase
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