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How coronavirus could finally turn universal basic income into political reality

Politicians on both sides of the aisle, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, want to send cash to Americans as the COVID-19 crisis deepens.

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'Whatever it takes': UK pledges almost $400 billion to help businesses through coronavirus

The U.K. government has announced a raft of new financial measures to help businesses under severe strain from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Former California Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months for misuse of campaign funds

Duncan Hunter faced a maximum of five years in jail, but prosecutors asked Judge Thomas Whelan to impose a much lighter sentence, recommending 14 months.

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UAW calls for two-week shutdown of Big 3 auto plants

The United Auto Workers union said Tuesday that its leadership has requested a two-week shutdown of operations to safeguard its members during the coronavirus outbreak.

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McConnell says Senate won't pass coronavirus bill without 'bold new steps'

It could not be immediately determined what steps McConnell is pushing for, but the stipulations around paid time off were a thorny issue in negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

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Treasury and IRS to delay tax deadline by 90 days

Taxpayers are about to get a three-month reprieve to work on their income tax returns, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at a press conference on Tuesday.

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