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Thursday, 03 December 2020

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US stimulus plan helps buoy PSEi

The Manila Times 03 Dec 2020

... gains and a new economic stimulus package unveiled by American lawmakers ... “Sentiment got a lift after a group of lawmakers unveiled a $908-billion stimulus plan, which includes more than $200 billion in Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans,” Limlingan explained....

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DLI begins issuing extra $200 benefit to unemployed Montanans affected by COVID-19

Bitterroot Star 03 Dec 2020

Last month, Governor Steve Bullock directed DLI to launch the Interim Pandemic Assistance (IPA) program, to provide an extra $200 weekly payment for four weeks to Montanans who are receiving unemployment benefits ... Additional information on the new state IPA stimulus program for UI claimants is available here....

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Reed says 'time for Congress to do its job' on relief bill

Olean Times Herald 03 Dec 2020

“It’s time for Congress to do its job” and vote for a bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus bill, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed told reporters Wednesday ... Another $300 billion would go to extending the Paycheck Protection Program for businesses — although there is no immediate stimulus check proposed like the $1,200 check for Americans in the spring ... ....

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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson says stocks overbought, risk correction

Live Mint 03 Dec 2020

U.S. equities are overbought and at risk of a correction after their recent surge, according to Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson ... stock market." ... stimulus program and positive vaccine news are leaving some investors nervous that a higher discount rate may eventually require an adjustment lower in equity valuations with stocks at all-time highs ... ....

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Japan gov't to extend travel subsidy program until around June

Kyodo 03 Dec 2020

The extension will be stipulated in the government's additional economic stimulus package, expected to be approved in early December. The program, which was launched in late July, effectively covers about half of domestic travelers' expenses ... The government and Tokyo Gov ... As of Nov ... The capital was added to the program on Oct. 1 ... 26. Related coverage.....

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Stimulus Package Update: Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Plan

CBS Sports 02 Dec 2020

(CBS Detroit) — Centrist lawmakers from both parties have announced a $908 billion plan to address COVID relief, even as Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on a second stimulus package ... A second round of stimulus checks is not currently part of the plan ... Stimulus Package Update....

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US stocks erase losses, finish higher amid renewed stimulus optimism

The Times of India 02 Dec 2020

Democratic leaders embraced a bipartisan stimulus deal that would include up to $908 billion in funding for various initiatives, including expanded unemployment benefits and an extension of the paycheck protection program....

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McConnell's $333 billion stimulus proposal is 'obviously a nonstarter,' expert says

Yahoo Daily News 02 Dec 2020

Unless Congress reaches a stimulus deal in the lame-duck session, the PUA and the PEUC programs — among other relief — will expire, leaving up to 12 million Americans without jobless benefits ... reaches a stimulus deal.‘The Republican leader should not waste the Senate's time’....

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Missouri Senate poised to give Parson power to spend unused federal stimulus money

Maryville Daily Forum 02 Dec 2020

Parson, a Republican, called the House and Senate back to the Capitol in an attempt to align his spending authority with the possibility that some of the federal stimulus money given to counties or earmarked for other programs won’t be spent ... Also on tap is $75 million in federal stimulus for school districts to pay for school lunch programs....

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Opinion: Give Americans a stimulus check by Christmas or small businesses will have an unhappy new year

Market Watch 02 Dec 2020

To help small businesses, especially the smallest and neediest, this stimulus bill should provide comprehensive assistance including relaunching and improving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by allowing true small businesses to apply for a second loan, prioritizing small ......

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Editorial: Time for compromise

Finger Lakes Times 02 Dec 2020

Democrats and Republicans in Congress both claim they want to pass a new federal stimulus bill before President-elect Joe Biden takes office Jan ... But the issues that have stalled a stimulus bill previously still remain. the size and scope of the package, and whether most Americans will receive a second round of stimulus checks....

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A time for compromise

The Bradford Era 02 Dec 2020

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Ray Perryman: Pandemic stimulus no place for student debt reflief

Waco Tribune-Herald 02 Dec 2020

Recently, there have been calls for some type of uniform debt relief as part of a stimulus package ... Many graduates (or worse, people who did not complete a higher education program) have been saddled with crippling burdens ... Whatever your thoughts on the student loan issue, the much-needed stimulus package is not the place for it....