Congress Closing in on Nearly $2 Trillion Virus Aid PackageCongress Closing in on Nearly $2 Trillion Virus Aid PackageA point of contention has been $500 billion for guaranteed loans to larger industries.Associated PressAssociated Press
Stocks Tumble Despite Fed Aid as Traders Wait for CongressStocks Tumble Despite Fed Aid as Traders Wait for CongressMarkets are likely to remain extremely volatile as long as the coronavirus outbreak accelerates.Associated PressAssociated Press
Survey Suggests Virus Outbreak to Slow the EconomySurvey Suggests Virus Outbreak to Slow the EconomyAny score below 50 suggests a shrinking economy.Associated PressAssociated Press
President’s Team, Senators to Negotiate $1T Economic Rescue DealPresident’s Team, Senators to Negotiate $1T Economic Rescue DealSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has unveiled a sweeping economic rescue plan.Associated PressAssociated Press
McConnell Unveils Economic Rescue Plan Amid Virus ShutdownMcConnell Unveils Economic Rescue Plan Amid Virus ShutdownNegotiations with Democrats begin Friday.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coronavirus Layoffs Spark Surge in State Jobless ClaimsCoronavirus Layoffs Spark Surge in State Jobless ClaimsStates are expected to get some help from the federal government. Associated PressAssociated Press
President Signs Bill Appropriating Federal Dollars to Fight CoronavirusPresident Signs Bill Appropriating Federal Dollars to Fight CoronavirusIt would also funnel cash to businesses to help keep workers on payroll.Associated PressAssociated Press
Treasury Wants to Send Checks to Americans, Starting April 6Treasury Wants to Send Checks to Americans, Starting April 6The Treasury plan would require approval by Congress.Associated PressAssociated Press
Halliburton Furloughs Texas Workers as Oil Prices SinkHalliburton Furloughs Texas Workers as Oil Prices SinkThe energy market has been slammed by a slump in demand.Associated PressAssociated Press
Company Expands Natural Gas Capacity With New Wyoming PlantCompany Expands Natural Gas Capacity With New Wyoming PlantColorado-based Meritage says the Steamboat I processing plant west of Douglas adds about a dozen full-time positions.Associated PressAssociated Press