Fiscal and Economic News from
Around the Nation

March 2020

Source: CNBC
Mar 22, 2020
The Government Budget Deficit Is about to Explode to Fight the Coronavirus
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Source: POLITICO
Mar 22, 2020
Senate Fails to Advance Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Source: NPR
Mar 20, 2020
U.S. Economic Slowdown in Coming Months Expected to Be Worst on Record
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Source: Roll Call
Mar 20, 2020
White House, GOP Seek Stimulus Deal by Friday Night
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Source: AP News
Mar 20, 2020
Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15 from April 15
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Source: NPR
Mar 20, 2020
Trump Administration Seeks $46 Billion for Agencies to Deal with the Coronavirus
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Source: The New York Times
Mar 19, 2020
Senate Rescue Package Includes Corporate Tax Cuts and $1,200 Checks
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Source: NPR
Mar 19, 2020
Filings for Unemployment Benefits Rise as Coronavirus Hits Job Market
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Source: The New York Times
Mar 19, 2020
Fed Faces Pressure to Do More as Virus Demands a Response
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Source: The New York Times
Mar 18, 2020
Trump Seeks $500 Billion in Checks for Taxpayers
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Source: Roll Call
Mar 18, 2020
Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid Package, with More to Come
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Source: Roll Call
Mar 17, 2020
New Aid Request Adds to Coronavirus Response Price Tag
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Source: Bloomberg
Mar 17, 2020
Mnuchin Warns Virus Could Yield 20% Jobless Rate Without Action
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Source: AP News
Mar 17, 2020
Administration Announces 90-Day Delay for Many Tax Payments
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Source: POLITICO
Mar 17, 2020
Fed Wages Furious Battle to Unclog Financial Markets
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Source: AP News
Mar 17, 2020
Trump Wants Quick Checks Sent to Public in Virus Response
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Source: The Washington Post
Mar 16, 2020
Congressional Leaders, Administration Push Swift Action on Third Coronavirus Relief Bill with Major Economic Stimulus
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Source: The Hill
Mar 16, 2020
House Passes Corrected Coronavirus Bill
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Source: The New York Times
Mar 16, 2020
America’s Economy Begins to Shut Down as Pandemic Measures Take Hold
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Source: The New York Times
Mar 15, 2020
White House Seeks Financial Crisis-Era Powers to Buttress Economy
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Source: Marketplace
Mar 15, 2020
Fed Slashes Rates to Near Zero, Eases Bank Lending Rules
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Source: AP News
Mar 14, 2020
Trump Declares Virus Emergency; House Passes Aid Package
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Source: The Washington Post
Mar 14, 2020
With Unprecedented Force and Speed, a Global Recession Is Likely Taking Hold
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Source: The Washington Post
Mar 13, 2020
Administration, Congressional Negotiators Near Deal on Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
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Source: AP News
Mar 12, 2020
House Democrats’ Virus Bill: Free Testing, Paid Sick Leave
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