Day: May 19, 2020

The Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday heard testimony about coronavirus economic relief efforts from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Senators Clash Over How Soon To Reopen The Economy

Senators squabbled over how quickly the economy can rebound from the coronavirus shutdown and whether the government is doing enough to support struggling families and businesses.

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World
May 19

Pandemic threatens ‘years of progress’ on climate change

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Politics
May 19

Appeals court approves June 23 New York Democratic presidential primary

By Larry Neumeister, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Politics
May 19

Appeals court OKs June 23 New York Democratic presidential primary

By Larry Neumeister, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he didn’t know fired Inspector General Steve Linick was investigating him; reaction and analysis on ‘Outnumbered.’

Health
May 19

U.N. chief recommends scaled-back meeting of world leaders in September

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

World
May 19

Canada, U.S. extend border closure to non-essential travel

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks during a virtual hearing of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on the rescue package passed by the Congress in March.

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Treasury’s Mnuchin, Fed’s Powell Defend Coronavirus Relief Measures

The Senate Banking Committee took its first look at spending under the massive CARES Act, which Congress approved in March.

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