Hispanics in Philanthropy saw a drop in smaller donors from Covid as bigger ones picked up the slack, but the challenge is staving off a growing wealth gap.
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Harris and Yellen urge Congress to back affordable child care proposal
“Some estimates suggest our GDP would be five points higher if women participated in the workforce at the same rate as men,” Harris said.
Rural hospitals losing hundreds of staff to high-paid traveling nurse jobs
“It hurts my heart to tell my boss she’s going to have to replace me, but this is my opportunity to use those skills and make this level of money,” said one nurse.
Biden to meet with top executives from Microsoft, Disney and others to promote vaccination mandate
According to the White House, early adopters of mandates have demonstrated that the strategy is highly effective at increasing vaccine uptake.
How 'private-equity titans' tapped billions in federal Covid relief
Some $1.2 billion of PPP and other relief money targeted at small businesses went to companies backed by large and well-funded private-equity firms.
Fans, performers — and local businesses — celebrate the return of Broadway
“Broadway is a barometer for New York City,” said one business owner.
Aetna sued over fertility treatment coverage for LGBTQ people
Health insurer Aetna Inc has been sued for allegedly discriminating against beneficiaries that are LGBTQ by requiring them to pay more out of pocket for fertility treatments.
Why millions of people started a business during the pandemic
“When you’re not sure what’s going on, you make the best of it that you can,” one new small-business owner said.
U.S. poverty declined overall last year due to pandemic relief, Census says
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2020 income and poverty report on Tuesday, revealing the economic toll that Covid has taken on Americans.
Biden revokes Trump rule on student loan oversight, paves way for investigations
A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown is pushing for increased oversight of the industry as a result of the revised interpretation of federal policy.