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About 22 million Americans filed for unemployment in 4 weeks

Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment last week, according to the latest jobs report, as the coronavirus continues to slam the U.S. economy. A total of 22 million people have filed claims in the last four weeks, accounting for nearly 13% of the workforce. Optimal Capital’s Director of Strategy Frances Stacy joined CBSN to discuss the impact. Source

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The moral dilemma of COVID-19: Difficult decisions on economy and saving lives

Save the economy or save lives? That’s the key moral dilemma facing officials as they weigh which steps to take next in response to the pandemic. The New York Times held a video conference with five experts from different backgrounds to discuss the difficult decisions that lie ahead. Reverend William Barber, a prominent political activist who took part in that discussion, joined CBSN with more. Source

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Governor Cuomo extends New York’s coronavirus shutdown to May 15

At his daily news briefing, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will extend its “NY Pause” shutdown policies through May 15, and he explained his executive order requiring people wear face masks in public places where social distancing can’t be maintained. Watch his remarks. Source

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