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Yesterday, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest aid package in U.S. history. Grace Enda, William Gale, and Claire Haldeman outline key takeaways from the legislation and discuss what comes next.
Additionally, experts from the Economic Studies program linked up on a conference call to analyze what's in the measure. Listen to their conversation on the Brookings Cafeteria podcast.
"Khan's handling of the COVID-19 crisis reveals the limits of his populism, the precariousness of his position, and his lack of experience in dealing with a crisis." Madiha Afzal writes about Pakistan's response to the coronavirus pandemic and explains the troubling political trends emerging.
With Election Day eight months away, what can be done to protect the voting rights of U.S. citizens, along with the health and safety of poll workers? Tom Wheeler says now is the time for policymakers to begin preparing for COVID-19's impact on the November 2020 election.
An estimated 20% of the global population is on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the positive side, time at home is giving many people an opportunity to catch up on books, TV shows, and movies. Here are some recommendations:
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