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COVID Impact on African Americans Highlight Racial Disparities in Society
According to a Washington Post more in-depth analysis based on earlier CDC information, the coronavirus "appears to be infecting and killing black Americans at a disproportionately high rate." As of April 9, 2020, 14,696 people
Talk of Raising Small Business/Charitable Loans
On Tuesday, April 7, the Administration requested another $250 billion for the Small Business Loans that just opened a little more than a week ago. The forgiveness loans are open to small businesses of less
#100YEARSOFCWLA
The need for foster families…A 1950 report in the New York Herald-Tribune describes an effort by Queens College sociology students trying to increase the number of foster families. The students visited 3500 homes in the
“Heroes Fund” Would Increase Pay to Essential Workers
Senate Democrats unveiled a "Heroes Fund" on Tuesday, April 7. The legislation, announced by Minority Leader Schumer, would create a federally funded program that would allow a $25,000 premium pay increase for essential workers. It
HHS Inspector General Documents the Hospital Crisis During COVID-19
Last week the HHS Office of Inspector General (I.G.) issued Hospital Experiences Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a National Pulse Survey March 23–27, 2020. The report stated, "Hospitals reported that their most significant
Supreme Court Suspends Hearings
The Supreme Court has once again delayed oral arguments this time for April. The announcement came on Friday, April 3, 2020. The arguments which form the basis for Supreme Court rulings take up a two-week
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