An Atlanta university says it is clearing student account balances for spring 2020 through summer 2021 to help students continue their education through the Covid-19 […]
Tag: CARES Act
Navajo Nation Population Surpasses Cherokee Nation becoming the Largest Tribe in the U.S.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Navajo Nation’s enrollment jumped from 306,268 to 399,494. What We Know: Throughout the pandemic, those who enrolled or fixed their […]
Impact of Coronavirus on Historically Black Colleges
The coronavirus will continue to affect Historically Black Colleges far more extensively than solely converting to on campus housing or in person learning. The pandemic […]
Congress Agrees on Sending Out More Coronavirus Stimulus Checks This Summer
More stimulus checks are likely to be coming to US residents as both parties now support including them in the next federal coronavirus aid bill. […]
The $600 Unemployment Benefit Expires This Weekend
Through the federal CARES Act, coronavirus relief law authorized a $600 weekly benefit for unemployed individuals. This benefit expires at the end of this month, […]
American Airlines warns of potential job cuts for 25,000 employees
American Airlines is issuing a warning that 25,000 employees may be furloughed this fall due to coronavirus’s impact on travel demands. What We Know: On […]
United Airlines May Furlough 36,000 Staff Members this Fall
United Airlines is issuing a warning that 36,00 employees, and almost half of its front-line US-based workers, could be furloughed in the fall. What We […]
5 States and Washington D.C. Sue Education Department
Five states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, saying Education Secretary Betsy DeVos “unlawfully and erroneously” earmarked coronavirus relief funds for private […]
Kanye West’s Yeezy got millions in PPP loans
Kanye West’s fashion company Yeezy received millions in PPP loans. What We Know: The U.S Treasury’s Small Business Administration released records stating the Yeezy LLC […]
Democrats introduce plan to send Americans $2000/mo until economy recovers
Two House Democrats want to enhance the $2.2 trillion stimulus package known as the CARES Act. Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) have […]