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McConnell-linked super PACs dominate outside spending in Georgia runoffs

30 November 2020

Super PACs linked to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are outspending Democratic groups in the Georgia Senate runoffs. [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

26 November 2020

From all of us at the Center for Responsive Politics, Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday! We’ll be back on Monday. [...]

Blinken, State Department employees favor Dems with their political cash

25 November 2020

Blinken’s contributions comprise part of a trend of State Department employees historically giving more cash to Democratic candidates than Republican ones. [...]

Despite some big losses, top spenders won 88 percent of 2020 races

20 November 2020

Candidates who spent more this year won more often, too. [...]

Unprecedented donations poured into 2020 state and federal races

19 November 2020

Political donors gave far more money than ever before to candidates in 2020 state and federal races. [...]

Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"

2 December 2020

Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate. [...]

Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?

2 December 2020

Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists warn. [...]

$908 billion bipartisan relief plan proposed as millions of Americans struggle

2 December 2020

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. [...]

Bipartisan group of lawmakers roll out $908 billion COVID relief plan

2 December 2020

The proposal would provide relief to state and local governments, small businesses and jobless Americans. [...]

Salesforce to buy Slack work-chat service for $27.7 billion

1 December 2020

Deal could help Salesforce compete with Microsoft's thriving Office 365 suite, which includes Teams app. [...]

Biden and His Economic Team Urge Quick Action on Stimulus as Risks Mount

1 December 2020 - Jim Tankersley, Alan Rappeport, Jeanna Smialek, Emily Cochrane and Luke Broadwater

The president-elect introduced key nominees in Delaware, while lawmakers exchanged new proposals with prospects for a deal still dim. [...]

These ‘Little Land Mines’ Could Prevent a Summertime Boom

1 December 2020 - Neil Irwin

A roaring recovery is in sight, but a lot depends on what Congress does next for the winter economy. [...]

Reinventing Workers for the Post-Covid Economy

1 December 2020 - Eduardo Porter

Especially in service industries, old jobs may not be coming back. Training programs are aiming to provide skills for more resilient occupations. [...]

‘Bleak Friday’ for Stores as Pandemic Pushes Holiday Shopping Online

30 November 2020 - Sapna Maheshwari and Michael Corkery

Foot traffic was down considerably and internet sales surged during a holiday weekend altered by the coronavirus. [...]

France Thought It Could Reverse Globalization, but It’s Still Bleeding Jobs

30 November 2020 - Liz Alderman

The government is encouraging more factories, but C.E.O.s say labor costs in the country remain high. [...]