There’s more evidence that the government’s flagship small business loan program was distributed unequally across racial lines. What’s happening: Congressional districts with the highest Black populations cinched $13 billion less in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
Read moreWashington, DC — Today, enhanced federal unemployment benefits that have been a lifeline for tens of millions of newly jobless Americans struggling to make ends meet are slated to run out — with…
Read moreThere’s more evidence that the government’s flagship small business loan program was distributed unequally across racial lines. Why it matters: Minority-owned companies are …
Read moreCongressional districts with the highest black populations received up to $13 billion dollars less in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding than districts with the lowest percentage of black residents. The 10 congressional districts with the…
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress debates the next major round of stimulus relief during the ongoing pandemic and deepening recession, government watchdog Accountable.US launched a new interactive resource — www.COVIDBailoutTracker.com — to…
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump recession deepened as over 1.4 million more Americans entered the unemployment ranks this week, marking the 19th week in a row over a million workers filed initial claims…
Read moreWatchdog Finds 10 Congressional Districts With Highest Percentage Of Black Residents Got 35% Less in PPP Loan Funds Than 10 CDs With Lowest Percentage Read the Report WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump SBA’s Paycheck…
Read moreSUMMARY: The Paycheck Protection Program was introduced amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a lifeline for small businesses. But recent data and reports on the program have shown its failure…
Read moreTrump Administration Even Failing Favored Fossil Fuel Industry HELENA, MT – Even after Big Oil and the favored fossil fuel industry soaked up upwards of $8.6 billion in taxpayer-backed bailouts and environmental regulatory enforcement breaks from…
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. – Late this afternoon, Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Hannibal “Mike” Ware sent a memorandum outlining his concerns about fraud and abuse in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance grant programs to…
Read moreHOSPITALIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN INCREASE It was reported that almost a third of children tested for COVID-19 in the state tested positive. Worse yet,…
Read moreWashington, DC — The Senate GOP’s new relief bill, the HEALS Act, makes clear the lawmakers’ priorities: helping big corporations and the wealthy, even at workers’ expense. Here’s how the legislation……
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