Medicare’s hospital insurance trust fund is projected to become insolvent sooner than expected — within three to five years.
More than 4 million Americans have been unemployed for more than six months. Previous recessions have redefined long-term unemployment.
Republican governors say the added federal benefits are discouraging people from taking jobs.
Sound familiar?
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000.
Withdrawing support too soon could inflict damage. Leaving it in place too long could also have drawbacks.
The number is 266,000 jobs, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Younger teachers may also be more inclined to leave and even switch career paths entirely.
Maybe they’re not vaccinated. Or they have caregiving responsibilities. Or employers aren’t offering attractive wages.
The number of people in the U.S. seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the pandemic struck.
