Debt floods the U.S. economy as trillions surge from rescue programs
The United States has unleashed nearly 3 trillion dollars to shield the economy from the coronavirus shock. Deficits may reach 3.7 trillion this year as Congress funds four relief programs. Despite warnings, investors keep buying Treasurys, keeping yields low while inflation remains muted. Critics acknowledge the urgency but warn of long term tax rises and spending restraint.
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Washington
U.S
Treasury
Donald Marron
The
Tax Policy Center
Num
Donald Trump
United States
Europe
U.S. Treasurys
Treasurys
Japan
Douglas Elmendorf
Harvard Kennedy School
Federal Reserve
Fed
Jerome Powell
Congress
Powell
Olivier Blanchard
International Monetary Fund
Mark Zandi
Moody's Analytics
Zandi
Richard Kogan
Center On Budget and Policy Priorities
Obama
Birding blooms amid COVID lockdown as Americans explore nature
Amid the pandemic, Americans turn to birding with apps, binocular adapters, and social posts. Stanford student Conner Brown identifies 30 species near Annapolis and shares tips while others like Michael Kopack Jr and Phillip Torres note birds' activity and mood lifting effects.
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Conner Brown
Stanford University
Brown
Annapolis
Maryland
Michael Kopack Jr
Angier
North Carolina
Sarah Swanson
Phillip Torres
Discovery Channel
Torres
New York City
Seattle
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Panacea Products Corp
Portland
Oregon
Audubon Society of Portland
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