Category: Policy

‘Taking Action Earlier’ Could Have Delayed U.S. Outbreak, Says CDC’s No. 2 Official

The U.S. was critically late in blocking “extensive travel from Europe” back in February.

New York Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit Lowest Level In Over A Month

Cuomo wants to see the rate of new infections fall even further.

Berkshire Hathaway Lost $50 Billion Last Quarter As Warren Buffett’s Investments Took A Hit From Coronavirus

Operating profits rose, even as the company posted a record loss last quarter.

Stocks Had Their Best Month In 33 Years, But Here’s Why Experts Are Skeptical

There are reasons to doubt the stock market’s latest rally, experts say.

Sorry President Trump, But A Few Masks and A Commission Won’t Help Senior Living Facilities And Their Residents

President Trump has promised masks for nursing homes and a commission to study quality and safety in the wake of covid-19. Neither will be very helpfu.

Reopening States Before June Would Save Millions Of Jobs But Result In Hundreds Of Thousands More Coronavirus Deaths: Report

New findings from Penn Wharton show that reopening states in June would save jobs but put countless more lives at risk.

Red State Missouri’s Medicaid Expansion Ballot Measure Advances

Supporters of an initiative to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of residents in Missouri said they submitted the necessary signatures to place the measure on the November general election ballot.

Cuomo Says New York Schools Will Remain Closed: ‘We’re Going To Err On The Side Of Caution’

A decision on summer school programs will be made by the end of May.

Stocks Fall, Dow Loses 400 Points After Trump Threatens New Tariffs On China

The market is down over 2% after wrapping up its best month in decades.

Coronavirus Crisis Exposes A Dangerous Law Putting Patients At Risk

The coronavirus catastrophe has put the spotlight on a law that harms our health.