Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week
Although the number of workers filing for unemployment declined, claims remain at historically high levels.
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Coronavirus relief plan proposed as millions struggle
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have announced a $908 billion relief plan with more funding for small businesses, state and local governments, plus unemployment benefits. Nancy Cordes has details.
Several aid programs to expire soon
As Congress remains at a stalemate over a COVID-19 relief bill, several federal aid programs are set to expire at the end of the month. This could potentially affect millions of Americans. Axios' Courtenay Brown joins CBSN with a closer look.
Will Congress extend COVID-19 aid?
As Congress returns from recess, Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on a new COVID-19 relief package. Many federal aid programs are set to expire at the end of December. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Bipartisan senators work on COVID-19 relief
A bipartisan group of senators is working on a new COVID-19 relief package, as key assistance programs are set to expire at the end of the month. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
Self-employed? Your state may owe you money
Many states skimped on jobless aid to self-employed and gig workers, a government watchdog found.
12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits
A new study estimates that 12 million people who lost their jobs during the Coronavirus pandemic will lose crucial unemployment benefits on December 26. Some experts say it could have a detrimental impact on the nation's already struggling economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins Omar Villafranca to discuss.
Restaurant employees out of work again as virus resurges
Laying off food service workers with families is the hardest part of the job, restaurant owners say.
Congress deadlocked on new aid package
Millions of Americans are in dire need of additional coronavirus relief this Thanksgiving. More than 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week. An estimated 12 million Americans are expected to exhaust their benefits by the end of the year. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has the latest on the next round of coronavirus relief.
FarmLink Project helping to feed families in need
A group of college students have created the FarmLink Project to help reduce food waste and feed hungry families. Jonathan Vigliotti shares their story.
Restaurants struggle to survive amid pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic has forced many restaurants to move dining outdoors, looming winter conditions are posing yet another challenge. Many restaurants may not be able to survive the next few months. Jim Axelrod reports.
Pandemic brings challenges to Thanksgiving
The coronavirus pandemic has cost millions of Americans their jobs and left more families facing food insecurity. And now many are spending the holidays away from loved ones. Reverend William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how the nation can persevere through these hard times.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 778,000
Another 778,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims. This comes as the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the country. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill
The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.
Congressional leaders call for COVID relief, but are far apart on a deal
Biden and congressional leaders have called for passing a COVID relief bill during the lame duck session.
Pandemic causing food crisis in the U.S.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to get worse, many in the U.S. are being forced to rely on food banks. In multiple cities, long lines of cars wait for much-needed groceries. Tom Hanson reports.
Biden to tackle economic woes amid COVID-19 surge
President-elect Joe Biden will be inheriting a severely damaged economy as coronavirus cases surge across the country. Right now, more than 20 million Americans are getting some form of unemployment assistance, but for millions of them, that money will soon run out. Idrees Kahloon, the U.S. policy correspondent for The Economist, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the incoming Biden administration.
1 in 4 Americans are jobless or earning poverty-level wages
Official government statistics don't fully capture just how much millions of Americans are hurting, one expert says.
One-quarter of Americans in poverty or jobless
The inability to earn a living wage is creating an economic headwind for the nation, one expert says.
Jobless claims increased last week
New unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks, revealing the ongoing impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the U.S. economy. The Department of Labor reports 742,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time. Rich Steinberg , the Colony Group’s chief market strategist. joined CBSN to discuss.
12 million Americans set to lose jobless aid day after Christmas
Expanded federal benefits are scheduled to lapse in December, potentially leaving millions of people with no income.
Unemployment claims rose last week
After weeks of heading in the right direction, the number of new unemployment claims filed in the U.S. increased by 31,000 during the week ending November 14. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN with more on what these numbers mean and how a stimulus deal or lack thereof could affect the economy.
Unemployment claims rise for first time in 5 weeks
Number of Americans filing for unemployment is edging up, a sign America's latest COVID-19 surge his hitting jobs.
COVID-19 case surge threatens the U.S. economy
Coronavirus cases are surging in America, which is threatening the U.S. economy while many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Michael George reports.
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