Scott Horsley
Stories
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National
Set Builder: 'It's New York City ... Eventually, Events Have to Come Back'
Maxwell Kirsner built sets for big events. Then he, his fiancée, and their coworkers were laid off. Kirsner says he's optimistic the city will make it back, but he's worried how long that will take.
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National
This Banker Made 1 Year Of Loans In 10 Days. He's Ready For Another Mad Dash Today
Edward Barry and his team worked hard to give their customers a head start. The Small Business Administration is resuming its emergency loan program for small businesses with an extra $320 billion.
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Business
Small Businesses Will Race For Dollars From Second Installment Of Federal Aid
Businesses desperate for financial aid have exhausted a $349 billion federal loan program. Banks and businesses will now vie for a second round of funding before the money runs out.
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National
Job Cuts Hit 2 Members Of My Family In Orlando: No Tourists, No Work
Two weeks after Perla Pimentel was laid off, her father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. The warehouse where her mom works has also begun to furlough employees.
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Economy
What Happened Today: New Relief Package, Unemployment Numbers
NPR's global economics correspondent talks about the new relief package passed by the Senate, updates the latest unemployment numbers and answers listener questions about the economy.
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Food
This Charmin Factory Keeps Humming Even As Much Of America Is Hunkered Down
Although millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, many are still working at factories nationwide. They have some lessons on what it will take to "reopen" the country safely.
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Business
Over 22 Million File For Unemployment In 4 Weeks
Ten years of U.S. job growth has been almost wiped out in 4 weeks. Another 5.24 million people filed for unemployment last week. It brings the total from the past four weeks to 22.03 million.
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Business
What Happened Today: Economic Recovery News And Advice
NPR's chief economics correspondent takes listener questions about the state of the economy and economic relief measures during the pandemic.
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Politics
What Happened Today: Record Unemployment, Task Force Briefing News
NPR economics and science correspondents answer questions about the staggering unemployment numbers announced Thursday, and convey the latest updates from Thursday's White House briefing.
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Politics
Fed Offers $2.3 Trillion In Loans To Businesses, Local Governments
The Federal Reserve announced several new lending programs Thursday in an effort to keep businesses and local governments afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.