Cecilia Rouse is the first Black woman to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, a White House think tank of sorts on economic policy. Yes, she has an impressive background — dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a member of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers. But her mandate seems near […]
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This week, more people are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and more appointments are being made available throughout the county to help people get their first dose of the vaccine. We’ll talk about who is eligible. Once you’re eligible for the vaccine, some finesse and persistence may still be required to find a place to get vaccinated. We’ll talk about some
CHARLOTTE, NC — This week President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are touring the country to highlight their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan as $1,400 dollar direct payments begin hitting bank accounts. Some Republicans approve of parts of the bill that will benefit constituents, though they voted against it because they say it is too
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed the latest COVID relief bill. Next, it heads back to the House for approval, before it lands on President Biden’s desk. And the latest on COVID vaccination, as North and South Carolina enter new phases, while some states reopen without restrictions. Our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis, gives us her take in the
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another grim milestone nearing, as the U.S. prepares to reach 500,000 COVID deaths. The latest as health officials stress the battle is far from over and remind the public to remain vigilant. And a week of no power for many in the Lone Star State. While Texas is the only state to
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CHARLOTTE, NC — As former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial plays out in the Senate, the House is working on a $1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief bill which includes $1,400 stimulus checks. But lawmakers are divided on who should be eligible for those direct payments and whether to include an increase to the minimum wage.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Former President Trump’s second impeachment trial begins this week. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives us her take on that in the video above, along with Democrats’ latest push on the stimulus.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Efforts continue on another COVID-19 stimulus for millions of struggling Americans. President Biden already meeting with both democrats and republicans this week to talk about his $1.9 trillion plan. Senate democrats ready to move forward, saying the danger is not doing too much, it’s doing too little. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis joins Rising to talk about the
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CHARLOTTE, NC — President Donald Trump is pushing for higher COVID payouts as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks a vote on them in the Senate. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the latest from Washington and what it means moving forward. You can catch Mary C. Curtis on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM on WCCB Charlotte’s CW discussing the biggest issues
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The stimulus bill remains unsigned as President Trump digs in on his demand to increase direct payments to Americans. “I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 dollars to $2,000 dollars or $4,000 dollars for a couple. I’m also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary
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