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Voters Favor Postponing Primaries Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Large majorities of both Republicans and Democrats say they are uncomfortable with going to the polls as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread.
How Small Businesses Can Apply For $369 Billion In Coronavirus Loans
Some of the nation's biggest banks put off the loan process Friday, apparently waiting for final rules and word on the necessary documentation.
ADB Says Pandemic Could Cost World $4.1 Trillion
The International Monetary Fund and World Health Organization say governments need to concentrate on controlling the virus, not short-term job prospects.
Few Patients Sent To Navy Hospital Ships Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Navy has a list of 49 conditions it won;'t allow on the USNS Comfort or Mercy, docked at New York and Los Angeles.
3M Warns Against Administration Efforts To Block Export Of N95 Masks
Trump invoked the Defense Production Act Thursday to boost the number of masks available in the U.S. to fight coronavirus.
FDA Approves First Coronavirus Antibody Serology Test, Could Lead To Plasma Treatment
Knowing who has antibodies to the virus could lead to collection of plasma to treat sick patients.
False Negatives Could Undermine COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Doctors reportedly finding coronavirus tests are accurate only 70% of the time, meaning one in three people testing negative could be spreading the disease further.
Pelosi Annnounces Panel To Oversee COVID-19 Relief Distribution
“Where there's money there's also frequently mischief" -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Feds Seize 192,000 N95 Respirator Masks, Other Equipment In COVID-19 Raid
The seizures were in New York and New Jersey. Officials said it was the first of a number of coming enforcement actions by the Hoarding and Price Gouging Task Force.
McConnell Dampens Hopes For Swift Action On Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
McConnell says he's concerned about the pressure the emergency relief packages have put on the U.S. budget, which already was in deficit.
Chicago-Area Medical Examiner Looking For Warehouse To Store COVID-19 Bodies
The medical examiner is looking for space for 1,000 bodies. The morgue can only hold 285.
Trump Calls For Reinstatement Of Full Meal And Entertainment Business Deduction
The president says it will boost the restaurant industry even though the meal deduction was not changed by the 2017 tax bill.
Creating More Opportunities For Women Can Add Trillions To World's GDP, Study Shows
The study found workplace parity could add $28 trillion to global GDP -- $5.1 trillion in Western Europe and $4.3 trillion in the United States.
Trump Won't Open Obamacare Exchanges To The Suddenly Unemployed
A special enrollment period had been under consideration, and it was unclear why the administration decided against it.
World Could Run Out Of Storage Space As Oil Demand Plummets
Coronavirus has caused a precipitous drop in both oil demand and prices.
Coronavirus Pandemic Puts Sale Of DC Trump Hotel Lease On Hold
The Trump Organization announced plans to sell the lease of Trump International Hotel in October.
Federal Reserve To Let Other Central Banks Swap Treasury Bonds for Dollars
The FIMA Repo Facility takes effect April 6 and will last six months.
Trump Seeks $2 Trillion For Infrastructure As Coronavirus Recession Looms
The World Economic Forum says the U.S. is 30 years behind in infrastructure investments.
Unemployment Numbers In March Unlikely To Show Coronavirus Impact
Economist Diane Swonk said true picture likely not to emerge until April.
Goldman Sachs Predicts GDP To Shrink 34% In 2nd Quarter
The investment banking giant also predicted a strong recovery in the third quarter.
