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Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19’s economic impact on minorities

COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted minorities during the pandemic, especially African Americans and Hispanics. In April, unemployment among African Americans hit 16 percent and among Hispanics, 18 percent.
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted minorities during the pandemic, especially African Americans and Hispanics. In April, unemployment among African Americans hit 16 percent and among Hispanics, 18 percent. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Shawn Zeller and Evan Campbell
Posted June 3, 2020 at 5:46pm

Tonight, we have a report on the disproportionate economic impact the virus has had on minorities, the House’s proposal to fund transportation programs to the tune of nearly $500 billion, and the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program.

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