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Episode 8: New CDC guidance could revive mask mandates and COVID restrictions
Episode 8
President Joe Biden on Thursday said his administration will require all federal employees and contractors to show proof of vaccination, a move met with swift opposition from Texas elected officials.…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 7: Home prices and jobless claims on the rise
Episode 7
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden touted the country’s economic growth since he took office, but the latest economic data show that progress may not be as sturdy as experts would like.
The Depar…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 6: Fed Reserve Chair tells Congress inflation to be 'elevated for months'
Episode 6
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell tried to calm lawmakers’ fears about rising inflation but also said it would probably remain elevated for months to come.
Testifying before Congress this week, …
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 5: "Politicization" of IRS becoming concern for Republicans
Episode 5
President Joe Biden has pushed for beefing up IRS audits of corporations to raise revenue for his new spending proposals, but Republicans are raising the alarm about the potential consequences of the…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 4: Supreme Court rulings and a backlog at the IRS
Episode 4
For many Americans still waiting to receive their tax refund, it appears the wait could be far from over.
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Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 3: President Biden unveils plan to address rising crime across US
Episode 3
President Joe Biden unveiled a major gun regulation and crime prevention plan Wednesday as cities around the country struggle with rising violent crime.
Amid the wave of violence nationwide, Biden re…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 2: New unemployment claims spike after weeks of decline
Episode 2
The number of people filing new unemployment claims spiked last week, the latest economic indicator that's troubling economists.
Data released by the Department of Labor Thursday showed that for the …
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 1: Inflation spikes to highest levels since 2008 crisis
Episode 1
The latest federal report suggests more troubles for the U.S. economy, even as experts hoped for a post-COVID economic surge.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday released new data showing a major…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago