Mnuchin Says Aid Must Target Hardest Hit Sectors
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin told the Senate Small Business Committee that more relief is needed to pull the U S economy from recession with targeted measures for the hardest hit industries such as restaurants and travel. He noted the Paycheck Protection Program has processed billions in loans while acknowledging processing glitches and plans for a 30 day review before the next relief bill.
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Fed signals no rate hike through 2022 amid recession
The Federal Reserve plans to keep its benchmark near zero through 2022 and to continue monthly purchases of about 120 billion dollars in Treasury and mortgage securities to support spending and growth amid a weak economy. Powell and Mnuchin discuss relief needs as unemployment remains high and the economy contracts this year.
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Disabled in care facilities face hidden COVID-19 threat nationwide
The AP finds 5,800+ infections and 680+ deaths among residents of developmentally disabled and intellectually disabled homes, with undercounting due to nonresponsive states. Facilities vary in regulation, leaving many at risk while advocates press CMS to apply nursing home rules to these settings.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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National
Disability Rights Network
Georgia
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Joe Montemayor
Montemayor
Elizabeth Priaulx
National Disability Rights Network
Ambush incident wounds California deputy at Paso Robles station
San Luis Obispo County deputies chase an armed suspect after an early morning ambush at Paso Robles police station. A deputy was shot in the head but alive, partner saved him, and authorities pursue Mason James Lira amid links to other patrol officer attacks. Similar violence followed by a Santa Cruz County incident and a separate Oakland protest shooting under FBI scrutiny.
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