The Labor Department is reporting another 857,000 people filed for state unemployment insurance last week. In addition, 839,000 people filed claims with a federal program aimed at helping freelancers and others. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans failed to advance a new slimmed-down coronavirus relief package, making it increasingly unlikely a new stimulus bill will be approved before the election.
Senate Coronavirus Relief Bill Fails as Another 857,000 File New Unemployment Claims
HeadlineSep 11, 2020