Millions Of Americans Hurting As COVID-19 Stimulus Talks Continue

New weekly unemployment claims remain stubbornly high as time runs out for Congress to pass another COVID-19 stimulus package.

By Meha Ahmad, Daniel Tucker
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are now in direct talks about coronavirus relief aid after weeks of pushing competing proposals.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are now in direct talks about coronavirus relief aid after weeks of pushing competing proposals.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are now in direct talks about coronavirus relief aid after weeks of pushing competing proposals.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are now in direct talks about coronavirus relief aid after weeks of pushing competing proposals.

Millions Of Americans Hurting As COVID-19 Stimulus Talks Continue

New weekly unemployment claims remain stubbornly high as time runs out for Congress to pass another COVID-19 stimulus package.

By Meha Ahmad, Daniel Tucker
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New weekly unemployment claims remain stubbornly high as time runs out for Congress to pass another COVID-19 stimulus package. So, what is the long term outlook for America’s economic recovery?

Reset brings on the ADP’s chief economist for more on the coronavirus stimulus negotiations in Washington.

GUEST: Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP