Economics

Lack of paid time off undermines U.S. vaccine campaign --surveys, policy experts

Tue, 2021-08-17 11:02 — mike kraft

America’s failure to pay workers time off undermines vaccine campaign, according to surveys, policy experts Eli Rosenberg, Jeff Stein Washington Post

As federal policymakers search for ways to boost America’s vaccination rates, a lack of paid sick leave is playing a role in deterring low-wage workers from taking time off to get vaccinated, according to surveys and policy experts.

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Administration raises food stamp benefits by historic 27%

Mon, 2021-08-16 21:03 — mike kraft

Historic increase in food stamp benefits is on the way | CNN Politics Food stamp benefits will jump 27% above pre-pandemic levels, on average, starting in October -- the largest increase in the program's history, the Biden administration announced Monday. Tami Luhby

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More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 2021-08-05 16:04 — Naomisfreeman

More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines Tyson Foods and Microsoft announce that all employees will need to show proof of vaccination. CIDRAP

According to the Associated Press, the Springfield, Arkansas, company will offer a $200 bonus for all front-line workers who receive a vaccine. So far, only half of Tyson employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. . .

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White House announces new funds for COVID-19 testing and vaccination amid delta surge

Thu, 2021-07-22 14:26 — Bob Feron

White House announces new funds for COVID-19 testing and vaccination The White House on Thursday announced new funding for vaccination and testing efforts as the delta variant fuels COVID-19 outbreaks, particularly among the unvaccinated. Peter Sullivan TheHill

The White House on Thursday announced new funding for vaccination and testing efforts as the delta variant fuels COVID-19 outbreaks, particularly among the unvaccinated.

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States and insurers resurrect barriers to telehealth, putting strain on patients

Tue, 2021-07-13 10:00 — mike kraft

States and insurers resurrect barriers to telehealth, straining patients As emergency provisions end, patients are scrambling — in some cases, driving across state lines — to keep their telehealth appointments. Katie Palmer STAT

Telemedicine is here to stay. But its free-for-all era may be coming to an end.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns That Coronavirus Variants Threaten Global Recovery

Mon, 2021-07-12 10:35 — mike kraft

VENICE — Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said on Sunday that she was concerned that coronavirus variants could derail the global economic recovery and called for an urgent push to deploy vaccines more rapidly around the world.

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World hunger, malnutrition soared last year mostly due to COVID-19 - U.N. agencies report

Mon, 2021-07-12 10:13 — mike kraft

World hunger, malnutrition soared last year mostly due to COVID-19 - U.N. agencies World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-agency United Nations (U.N.) report published on Monday. Maytaal Angel Reuters

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OPINION: The U.S health care workforce is understaffed for the post pandemic situation io

Mon, 2021-07-05 11:50 — mike kraft

The health care workforce is understaffed for life after Covid-19 - STAT Too few medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, and others in the health care workforce will complicate post-Covid medical care. Patrick Skerrett STAT

As the U.S. gradually unburies itself from the Covid-19 pandemic, some people have been sounding the alarm about looming shortages of physicians and nurses. They should be equally worried about shortages of others in the health care workforce, like medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, dental assistants, and more.

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Supreme Court Upholds The CDC's Pandemic-related Moratorium On Evictions

Wed, 2021-06-30 08:52 — mike kraft

The Supreme Court Leaves The CDC's Moratorium On Evictions In Place By a 5-to-4 vote, the court left in place the nationwide moratorium on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The moratorium is set to expire on July 31. NPR.org

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to lift a ban on evictions for tenants who have failed to pay all or some rent during the coronavirus pandemic.

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White House scrambles to distribute housing assistance and avert August eviction wave

Tue, 2021-06-29 10:34 — mike kraft

Biden officials scramble to avert August eviction wave The Biden administration is rushing to avoid millions of evictions during a brutally hot summer with a push to get billions of dollars in rental assistance out to tenants and landlords. Sylvan Lane TheHill

The Biden administration is rushing to avoid millions of evictions during a brutally hot summer with a push to get billions of dollars in rental assistance out to tenants and landlords.

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