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Mary C. Curtis: Previewing President Trump’s Last Month In Office

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donald Trump is expected to spend his last Christmas as president at Mar-a-Lago this week. The final weeks of the Trump administration are upon us and though he hasn’t been very visible, the president isn’t leaving the White House quietly. Our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis is previewing the president’s unpredictable last month in office. You can catch […]

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Blame Game Over Hacking Culprit, Deal Reached on Covid Relief Package

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers have reached a deal on a Covid-19 Relief package. The 900 billion dollar package includes extra funding for Covid testing, federal loans to help keep small businesses open, and stimulus checks to those struggling to pay for food or rent. This will be the second largest government stimulus package in history.

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POLITICAL WRAP: Plans Changing Again for RNC in Charlotte; Stimulus Debate

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This month’s Republican National Convention in Charlotte will be closed to the press. A convention spokesperson cites social distancing requirements and resulting capacity restrictions. Not even all the delegates will be able to to cast votes in person. Another Republican official tells CNN parts of the convention will be live streamed. That includes the

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Mary C. Curtis: Differences Between Democrat and GOP Stimulus Bills

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Lawmakers are debating the next round of coronavirus relief to help struggling Americans. The senate republicans $1 trillion dollar proposal was released Monday, but how does it differ from what the democrats are seeking. Here’s our political contributor Mary C. Curtis with a look at the key differences.

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POLITICAL WRAP: Unemployment Benefits; Latest on Race for White House

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Millions of jobless Americans are waiting on Congress to decide whether to extend a $600 weekly boost to unemployment benefits. Republicans are proposing another $1200 stimulus check, while offering unemployment benefits that would replace a laid-off worker’s wages by up to 70 percent. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on that and the latest on

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POLITICAL WRAP: President Trump Ramps Down Coronavirus Briefings; Plans for Next Stimulus

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – “Not worth the time and effort.” President Trump ramps down his daily briefings, after controversial remarks about using disinfectants to fight coronavirus. Is the President now pivoting to his re-election strategy? And will his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, be able to get his message out with so much attention on the virus?

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Mary C. Curtis: Reopening NC & Relief Bill for Small Businesses

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CHARLOTTE, NC — More COVID-19 relief is coming from a $480 billion dollar package for small businesses. There’s also money for hospitals and testing. The bill moves from the senate to the house where it is expected to be voted on Thursday. South Carolina made the move to lift restrictions for some businesses. WCCB political

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POLITICAL WRAP: Calls to “Reopen NC” and Small Business Stimulus Program Runs out of Money

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The political and medical battle continues over when to re-open the states, with President Trump tweeting to “liberate,” backing protests in states led by Democratic governors. And will there will be a second round of stimulus money for small business loans? A $349 billion rescue program ran out of money Thursday, just two weeks

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Future Of Democratic Debates, Is The Stimulus Package Enough?

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CHARLOTTE — Are the Democratic debates over because of the Coronavirus Pandemic?  Apparently, Joe Biden hopes so.  Right now, there are no debates on the April schedule between the former Vice President and Senator Bernie Sanders. And, last week, Biden said, “I think we’ve had enough debates and we should get on with this”. Also, the checks will soon be

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