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Weekly Jobless Claims In Virginia Approach 150,000

Nearly 150,000 Virginians filed unemployment claims in the last week, the third straight week of record-setting claims in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak… Continue Reading

Smithfield Temporarily Shuts Down Pork Plant Due To Coronavirus

The Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota will close will temporarily close for cleaning after over 80 employees were confirmed to have the coronavirus, the company announced Thursday… Continue Reading

Wall Street Climbs After Fed Stuns Markets Again With Aid

Stocks rose in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest unprecedented effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak… Continue Reading

General Says Coronavirus Likely To Affect More Navy Ships

Pentagon leaders anticipate that the coronavirus is likely to strike more Navy ships at sea after an outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific infected more than 400 sailors… Continue Reading

Democrats Stall Trump’s $250B Business Virus Aid Package

Senate Democrats on Thursday stalled President Donald Trump’s request for $250 billion to supplement a “paycheck protection” program for businesses crippled by the coronavirus outbreak… Continue Reading

Record 16.8 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus

With a startling 6.6 million people seeking unemployment benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark… Continue Reading

Mornings on the Mall 04.09.20 / Michael Petrilli, Doug Kinney, MoCo Councilmember Hans Riemer

Mornings on the Mall Thursday, April 9, 2020 Hosts: Mary Walter and Vince Coglianese Executive Producer: Heather Hunter Michael Petrilli, Doug Kinney and MoCo Councilmember Hans Riemer joined WMAL on Thursday! 5am – A/B/C New CDC guidance says some essential workers exposed to coronavirus can return to work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…… Continue Reading