Long Lines, Masks And Plexiglas Barriers Greet Wisconsin Voters At Polls
After an 11th-hour scramble, Wisconsin forged ahead with its election despite fears about the coronavirus outbreak and an ongoing stay-at-home order.
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Epidemic Raises Question Of Whether We Truly Need Party Conventions Any More
The national Democratic and Republican Party conventions are essentially the opposite of social distancing. Some are wondering if they're truly necessary any more, given the ongoing epidemic.
Long Lines Reported As Wisconsin Election Proceeds Despite Coronavirus Threat
Wisconsin is holding a statewide election under challenging circumstances amid the pandemic. Despite efforts to delay voting and move to mail-in ballots, long lines were reported around the state.
Coronavirus Updates: Wisconsin Vote Proceeds, Latest White House Moves
NPR science and politics reporters and a Wisconsin Public Radio correspondent relay the latest updates in the United States response to the coronavirus epidemic.
White House Shakes Up Communications Team With New Meadows Aides
Ben Williamson and Alyssa Farah — both close to new chief of staff Mark Meadows — will play senior roles. Kayleigh McEnany, a campaign spokeswoman, will become the new press secretary.
'We Should Reward Them': Senate Democrats To Push For Frontline Worker Hazard Pay
The Democratic proposal has two main components: up to a $25,000 pay increase for essential workers, and a one-time $15,000 incentive to help recruit new health care workers.
FEMA Employee Working On Coronavirus Response Tests Positive For COVID-19
The employee did not have prolonged contact with people on the White House coronavirus task force, the agency says.
More Aid Coming For Small Businesses, Senate Majority Leader McConnell Says
The $350 billion small business program created in the massive coronavirus relief package is popular, and multiple senators say more money is needed to keep it afloat.
Surgeon General Says 'Over 90% Of The Country' Is Doing Right Thing To Fight Virus
"The American people have the power to change the trajectory of this epidemic if we come together like we have after past tragedies in this county," the U.S. Surgeon General told ABC on Tuesday.
Are We Firing Too Many People In The U.S.?
Instead of mass layoffs, Germany tries to safeguard employment. Under a program called Kurzarbeit, when companies declare they're under financial distress, the government helps pay their workers.