From The Washington Post.... A company owned by a major donor to President Trump that operates auto-title loan stores with names such as LoanStar and Moneymax secured a $25 million low-interest loan from a government pandemic aid program, using what consumer advocates … [Read more...] about Major Trump donor’s company got a 3 percent government-backed pandemic loan. It sells title loans at a 350 percent annual rate.
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Congress failure to extend the CARES ACT could effect jobless benefits for 12 million…
This is about Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) being unable to reach some sort of agreement. It is NOT about President Trump who IS for a bill that is more towards what House Democrats with Pelosi wants .... This is also … [Read more...] about Congress failure to extend the CARES ACT could effect jobless benefits for 12 million…
Biden virus taskforce….National lockdown ‘last resort’…
Joe Biden wouldn't be able to actually 'order' a national lockdown.... The Governor's control their states.... A push for one would sacrifice the nation's economy, something that would be a political and economic situation Biden and Democrats would never politically recover … [Read more...] about Biden virus taskforce….National lockdown ‘last resort’…
Governor’s and other officials are facing resistance to new virus restrictions…
All this will have an effect the health , politics and economy of the nation.... People are tired of the virus limitations to their lives.... Business people that have survived the first round of restrictions are scared about a second fight to stay in business.... Senate … [Read more...] about Governor’s and other officials are facing resistance to new virus restrictions…
Job hiring gains…But still isn’t enough…
The numbers are dropping.... But? They ARE still VERY high.... And? With the winter coming ? Will virus restriction's be coming back that could shut down parts of the economy again ? Are you, by nature, an optimist or a pessimist? Either way, the Bureau of … [Read more...] about Job hiring gains…But still isn’t enough…
British go to a month long limited lockdown as cases pass one million…
Schools, construction and some business will stay open... British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that without tough action a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks. On the day … [Read more...] about British go to a month long limited lockdown as cases pass one million…
The Donald Trump October ‘Surprise’ that isn’t…..
First? There isn't gonna be a certified Covid-19 vaccine for a while.... That promise from Donald Trump is another thing he's made up.... Second? The virus isn't going away.... Knuckleheads in the MidWest who refuse to wear masks and distance have helped the virus … [Read more...] about The Donald Trump October ‘Surprise’ that isn’t…..
Donald Trump the real estate guy falls short on infrastructure and job promises…
The guy who was known for his real estate deals has not much of anything to produce more jobs from construction and manufacturing like he bragged he would do when he got elected..... Worst? His failure to try to help states with the virus has forced those states to move to … [Read more...] about Donald Trump the real estate guy falls short on infrastructure and job promises…