‘Given my exposure, I was also tested and it was thankfully negative,’ Hayes said.
Washington
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Connecticut towns have yet to see any federal coronavirus stimulus money
Burdened by unexpected expenses as revenues shrink because of the pandemic, Connecticut towns say they need federal help.
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U.S. House approves new coronavirus stimulus bill; CT Dems say it’s not enough
“’This is not everything we wanted,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro. “Next we need relief for states and localities.”
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Senate approves billions more for small business loan program, hospitals, coronavirus testing
The bill, however, did not contain more money for cities or states.
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GOP rival ends quarter with more campaign cash than DeLauro, but coronavirus boosts incumbent advantage
Republican challengers are struggling to raise money and win name recognition in a time of social distancing.
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Lamont, other governors, seek $500 billion in new coronavirus stimulus money for states
Besides pressing for more money, the nation’s governors are seeking flexibility in how they can use the funds.
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Larson accepts Trump offer to join White House coronavirus task force
The White House task force will consider how and when the nation should end its coronavirus shutdown.
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$1,200 stimulus payouts on way. Some will get less and others nothing
The IRS will deposit money in the bank accounts of millions this week, but not everyone will get a payout.
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Blumenthal presses for aid to local media in next coronavirus stimulus bill
The coronavirus made the financial problems facing local journalism worse as ad revenues sharply declined due to the shutdown.
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Yes, there is still a presidential campaign in Connecticut, despite the coronavirus
The coronavirus shutdown has left the presidential campaigns struggling for ways to get out their message.
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CT jobless yet to receive their $600 federal benefit; state doesn’t know when they will
The state has access to money to pay the benefits, but doesn’t have the delivery system up and running yet.
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Congress stumbles on new COVID-19 aid for small businesses, states, hospitals
Rep. Joe Courtney says ‘the well is going empty,” but partisan differences stall new federal coronavirus-response help.
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CT businesses may have to wait for loans, but there’s a plan to boost Paycheck Protection Program
Mnuchin wants $250 billion more for Paycheck Protection Program loans that are in great demand by CT small businesses.
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Modly resigns in Pentagon COVID-19 scandal after Courtney, Blumenthal, other lawmakers, demand he leave
The firing of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier has focused attention on how the Pentagon is handling the coronavirus crisis.
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Himes: COVID-19 leaves Fairfield County ‘one step ahead of the tiger’
Himes has abandoned traditional duties to plead for hospital supplies and reach out in Spanish to his district’s hardest-hit residents.
