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Reporter @business covering the Federal Reserve & U.S. economy. Say hi: aomeokwe @bloomberg .net. Omeokwe=oh-MOE-kway

DC via THE BRONX

Joined June 2012

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Amara Omeokwe

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Professional news: I’m joining @business in a few weeks to cover the Federal Reserve and U.S. economy. I’m grateful to get back to reporting at this important time for the economy, and in a newsroom that’s already made me valued and welcome. 🧵

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This morning, I heard a story on NPR about how aging baby boomers can’t find appropriate homes when they’re looking to downsize because of high prices, limited inventory, etc. It made me wonder: Who IS the housing market working for???

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People really reveal what they think about people of color when they automatically equate adding diversity to a watering down of qualifications.

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Meghan McCain: "We’ve only had one Asian American host co-host host this show. Does that mean one of us should be leaving because there’s not enough representation? We're talking about -- is identity politics more important than the qualifications for the job?"

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I got laid off from @WSJ today. Thankfully, I'm a person of faith, so I don't put my trust about my life & future in any employer. Please send thoughts, prayers and any interesting opportunities my way!

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I talked to Magic Johnson about one of his latest business deals: funding $100M in loans aimed at minority borrowers through the Paycheck Protection Program. The move follows reports these borrowers were struggling to access the coronavirus aid program.

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Magic Johnson Makes Another Assist—to the Small Business Aid Program

Earvin “Magic” Johnson said his EquiTrust Life Insurance Co. will provide $100 million in capital to fund loans for minority-owned businesses through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck...

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Sec. Yellen in a Senate hearing weighs in on abortion debate: "I believe that eliminating the right of women to make decisions about when and whether to have children would have very damaging effects on the economy and would set women back decades."

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Scariest day ever. We were at Nats Park enjoying the game, and we hear BIG shots. Crowds of people start running. We had no idea if we were in an active shooter situation. Apparently shooting was outside, not inside. We are safe now but those moments when we didn’t know…my God.

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Sen. Manchin is out with a statement on today's inflation numbers: "...only in Washington, DC do people seem to think that spending trillions more of taxpayers’ money will cure our problems, let alone inflation." So about those BBB prospects...

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I was today years old when I got to use a band-aid that actually matches my skin. Kinda cool, but also ridiculous that these weren’t widely available for so long.

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At a Treasury event and Sec. Marcia Fudge says, “Good morning.” The crowd gives a strong “good morning” in response. “You got it,” Fudge says. Big laugh from the crowd.

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AIso, I was also the only black reporter left in the DC bureau. Maybe an upside will be landing somewhere that isn't so lonely.

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I taught myself how to crochet during the pandemic. How it started. How it’s going.

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Perfect response. Good on him.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Republicans blaming DEI for the bridge collapse: "I have no time for foolishness."

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Black people have concerns beyond the criminal justice system. Goodness. This is so tiring.

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During this Thanksgiving season, we’re so grateful to welcome our son! He is truly my best assignment ever. 🥰🥰🥰 I’m taking a few months off from the daily grind to learn the parenting ropes. Happy Thanksgiving and see y’all on here later (assuming it still exists)!

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@dailybravomail They need someone who understands colorism to moderate the conversation about this topic. The way it’s been discussed on this show does a serious disservice to people’s understanding.

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The appraised value of this black couple’s home went up by almost $300,000 (!!!) when they removed all signs of blackness and had a white colleague stand in for them during the appraisal. You just have to wonder how often this kind of undervaluing happens.

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“‘We were clearly aware of appraisal discrimination,’ said Dr. Connolly, 44. ‘But to be told in so many words that our presence and the life we’ve built in our home brings the property value down? It’s an absolute gut punch.’”

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Just curious: Have any of the media outlets covering the Harvard situation talked to black students on campus about the resignation of the university’s first black president? If so, please flag, because I haven’t seen it.

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This is the last thing I’ll say about @WSJ , because I really am hopeful for the future. Not one word in this description from our union is hyperbole. At noon, I thought I still had a job. At 12:04, I realized I didn’t. It shouldn’t be hard to treat people with dignity.

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Economist Lisa Cook has often focused her research on policies that promote broad economic opportunity, particularly for racial minorities and women, an approach she could soon bring to the central bank. A profile of the Fed nominee, from me 👇

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Fed Nominee Has Studied How Policies Affect Economic Opportunities

Lisa Cook is likely to consider the impact of rate increases across demographic segments and different parts of the economy, associates say.

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💫 Some news about me! 💫 I’ll soon be heading to @WSJ to join the DC bureau as an economics reporter. I’m beyond thrilled about this new chapter and challenge!

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Never thought I'd see the day when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen weighs in on @iamcardib . She says she knows who Cardi is: "I don't have that much time, but I mean, I am alive." 😂😂😂 This was in response to a q at an NYT event regarding Cardi's recent tweet abt recession.

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@_thatboyken_ I still cannot get over "Pastor Holy Whore." Lorddddddd.

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@ashtonlattimore Journalists have been doing this her entire 2-decade career and people have been calling them out for it just as long. Can’t even feign ignorance at this point.

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It bears repeating.

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Earlier today, the Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau had one Black reporter. After today, it will have zero. (Note: The District of Columbia is 45% Black.)

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Was feeling guilty about recently setting some boundaries to reduce stress and burnout and Naomi Osaka got me all the way together by quitting a whole French Open. Good for her for protecting her peace.

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A front-page story to close things out.

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People aren’t comparing PPP & student loan forgiveness because they’re 100% analogous. It’s because in both, taxpayers bear the cost of providing an economic support to some, not all. The two programs do share that feature, even if you argue PPP was more worthwhile/necessary.

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This should go without saying, but PPP loans aren't the same as college debt. We faced a natural disaster (pandemic) compounded by government shut-down orders that blocked people from working. PPP is better viewed as a form of disaster relief.

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A friend of mine texted me today about the college cheating scandal and reminded me of how terrible some of my high school classmates were to me after I got into @Harvard . The assumption was that I *couldn't* be deserving and that, of course, the white kids who got in were.

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My first page one story for @WSJ , with the incredibly talented @PaulHannon29 . What a thrill!

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Take an early look at the front page of The Wall Street Journal

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Yup, the Jeopardy news is familiar in a way that feels really unpleasant.

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This Jeopardy pick is giving deja vu vibes. Reminds me of how newsrooms bring in (overly) qualified journalists of color, make a big deal about said interview, only to go with the candidate everyone knew they were going to go with in the first place. 🙃

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The federal government recorded a monthly surplus in January for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, showing spending on emergency programs is receding.

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U.S. Government Recorded $119 Billion Budget Surplus, Its First Since Before Pandemic

Revenue topped expenses in January for first time since September 2019, showing receding spending on pandemic programs.

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The key quote in this story: “It’s so common for companies to put resources into recruiting people of color and then put no resources into really retaining them or supporting them in the roles they have so that they will continue with the organization.”

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I asked several economists to explain how the profession struggles with race. They told stories of harrowing things they’d experienced in their careers. That’s evidence, they said, the problem goes far beyond a lack of minorities in the field.

Economics Profession Turns Attention to its ‘Race Problem’

Economists of color say they have sounded the alarm about diversity issues in economics for decades, and the profession seems to be responding. However, they say there is still much more work to do.

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Job openings were at a record high in June but the hardest-hit industries have yet to get back to prepandemic levels. One factor is a mismatch between where people want to work and which industries are hiring. via @DannyDougherty , @anarivasWSJ

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Millions of Americans Are Unemployed Despite Record Job Openings

The number of available jobs since May has outnumbered Americans looking for work. One factor is a mismatch between where people want to work and which industries are hiring.

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Guys, it's 5 PM and it isn't pitch black outside. There's hope.

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@EmmanuelAcho Good analysis doesn’t ignore the context in which events take place. Her experience doesn’t exist in a vacuum. You acknowledged how society treats black women, then proceeded to disregard how that applies in Reese’s case. How does that make sense?

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So at age 17, I learned the hard lesson about who gets the benefit of the doubt in this country and the warped way we conceptualize merit. I also learned to never defend my accomplishments to those who will never see me as worthy.

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You can disagree with someone without calling them stupid. Our political discourse is so disappointing and toxic.

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I dream that one day the media will objectively cover your stupidity, yet reality disappoints us all

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Older homeowners, who want to sell, have difficulties finding a new place to live

The hot housing market may tempt older homeowners looking to cash in, but obstacles to finding a new place to live are forcing some of them to stay put.

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@hmcghee Whoa, this really spoke to me today. Thank you.

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@TheMcKenziest Ummm I would like to hear more about this cuz that seems wild

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I've been talking/listening to small business owners the last few days on the election, and many have said more coronavirus aid is desperately needed and they feel abandoned by Washington. Small business barely came up during the first presidential debate, and they noticed.

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Trump tweeted that he has instructed his representatives to stop negotiating on a coronavirus relief package until after the election. Stocks have turned sharply lower.

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VP @KamalaHarris & @JanetYellen meeting now with @usblackchambers on Black-owned businesses & the economic recovery. Yellen reiterated something she's talked about a lot: Economic crises "hit people of color harder and longer...I'm worried the current crisis will do this again."

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Actually, it would be idiotic to not report on diversity because a lot of people, including but not limited to women and people of color, care about it. We can (and do) talk about both diversity and policy/perspective.

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As the @WSJopinion pointed out, its about time the MSM stop with the idiotic diversity obsession and tell us what @JoeBiden 's cabinet picks think-Biden Will Nominate First Women to Lead Treasury and Intelligence, and First Latino to Run Homeland Security

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NEW: Treasury Dept. announces it will invest nearly $9 billion into 186 community development financial institutions & minority depository institutions to “increase lending to small and minority-owned businesses, and low- and moderate-income consumers in underserved communities.”

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A year after the pandemic burst onto the U.S. economy, 8.4 million fewer Americans hold jobs. There are many reasons, but there’s that’s one of the most important and least appreciated: fear. via @sinoceros

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The Other Reason the Labor Force Is Shrunken: Fear of Covid-19

Around four million American adults aren’t looking for jobs, not because they’re scarce but because of worries about catching or spreading the coronavirus. It means that a rebound in the U.S....

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Live footage of me getting hyped for my first day at @business and @economics !

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Any time I write a race-related piece, my inbox becomes an unbearable dumpster fire for at least 24 hours. Send help.

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The idea that scholarships are adequate compensation for student-athletes is complicated: In the Power Five conferences, only about half of black, male student-athletes graduate within 6 years. What good is a scholarship if you don't graduate?

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"That '23' jersey would've been sold all over the place without my name on the back ..." LeBron explains what it would've been like if he went to college, and why the Fair Pay to Play Act is personal to him. (via @mcten )

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I always felt like I had to be a serious economics reporter #onhere , but since I don't have that job anymore, maybe I will embrace my true calling of offering analysis of The Real Housewives of Potomac and Atlanta.

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. @MagicJohnson spoke of challenges he faced on his journey as a black entrepreneur & how it informs his view now: “We will always first and foremost be about the minority community, and when you get picked as leaders of that community, you got to step up in tough times.”

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@KimberlyNFoster The administration has said you’ll only have to apply if the Education Dept. can’t automatically determine your income. They said millions of borrowers should receive it automatically.

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The Wonder Years reboot is soooo good!

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Cardi with that economic analysis for the people.

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No seriously…I want to know how people are surviving…

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A really good read.

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We live with the legacy of the bigoted structures racists created. Our obligation to seek justice does not depend on our personal fault. And there is nothing “conservative” about denying the consequences of centuries of racist harm. My Sunday essay:

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Is there anything better than finishing a story and closing allll the related tabs?

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A lot sadder than I thought I would be about the end of #Insecure . How fortunate we’ve been to have such a rich portrayal of Black womanhood, relationships and friendships. 🥺

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@oldmanebro But also, who do men approach & what are our standards of beauty? Generally, natural hair, etc. hasn't always been considered as attractive.

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Just started reading this and learned that the head of school at one of these private schools makes $700,000 per year and now I am reconsidering all my life choices.

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While I’ve always aimed to be empathetic in my work, I hope the experience of being laid off will help me bring an added layer of that. Losing my job was a stark reminder of how scary financial uncertainty is. I’ll carry that as I talk to people about how they see the economy.

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If you actually talk to young people, they usually say it’s things like high rent and student loans that make it hard to save for the future. But somehow, it’s always about a cup of coffee.

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"If you were 25, and rather than [buying a Starbucks] every day, you put $100 a month into a Roth IRA or retirement account every day until you were 65... You'd have $1 million dollars..." — @suzeormanshow shares why she's 'never bought a Starbucks'

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This was in a response to a question from @SenatorMenendez , who inquired about the leaked Supreme Court draft and what the loss of abortion access would mean economically for women.

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Saying Black Americans have historically lacked access to credit is like saying the sky is blue. If you don’t know that, I don’t know what to tell you. Maybe reread the piece and try learning. 🤷🏾‍♀️

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As addresses increasingly indicate how Americans vote, rural Black residents are bucking the trend. That could boost the two Democrats in Georgia’s Senate runoff—if these voters turn out. via @joshjame

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Georgia Runoffs Test Democrats in Turning Out Black Voters

Unlike other groups in rural areas, which trend heavily toward the GOP, Black Americans tend to stick with Democrats when they vote.

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I have to give credit to @NatashaSAlford because this is her setup! Taking notes to replicate at home!

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Love the art. Depth. Plant. Overall composition. Painting an interesting wall color would do wonders. 8/10 @TheAmaraReport

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@notcapnamerica Pastor holy whore will never not make me cackle!!!

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I just got an email from a reader who‘s disappointed that in my piece yesterday, I stated as fact that Black communities have less access to credit and that this disparity has been a source of inequality. 🙄🙄🙄

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No joke, this is the most helpful thing I have ever read on the various Russia-related investigations. A good reminder for journalists that the big picture sometimes matters more than the day-to-day minutiae.

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Many privileged folks say stuff like this, but it’s not the advice they’d actually give to their own loved ones. Because they know the benefits that come with “social clout.” Also, for students that don’t come from means, elite schools can be more affordable than state schools.

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Just go to a state school. The premium you're paying for elite private colleges vs. the better public schools is for social clout and not the quality of the education. And that's worth a lot less now that people have figured out that elite higher ed is cringe.

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NEWS: Pres. Biden is expected to announce changes to Paycheck Protection Program, aimed at boosting access for tiny & underserved businesses. Most notable: an exclusive application period for businesses with <20 employees. From Feb. 24-March 9, ONLY they will be able to apply.

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Guest hosting The Journal podcast today! I think working in the closet is kinda growing on me. @WSJPodcasts

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Calls to Buy Black are once again at the forefront of conversations about how to tackle the economic inequalities Black people in America have long faced. Should they be? My latest, with @CharityLScott .

How Much Can ‘Buy Black’ Shopping Lift Black-Owned Businesses?

Some Americans are heeding a rising call to support Black-owned businesses this holiday-shopping season, but economists cite limits in addressing economic inequality through shopping.

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I am writing a story and it is making me question why I decided to write for a living.

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It’s really not confusing at all.

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Of course racism doesn’t “make sense” in general, but I’m really confused about the outpouring of racism in response to this harbor accident which had absolutely nothing to do with the Mayor of Baltimore.

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Rep. Cummings was a son of sharecroppers and rose to become a beloved, respected and influential member of Congress. Pause for a moment and think about how truly remarkable that is.

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NEW: An SBA spokesperson says the agency plans to issue rules by tomorrow about reopening the Paycheck Protection Program. That would mean the SBA meets a deadline in the recently passed coronavirus legislation that the agency issue regulations within 10 days of bill's enactment.

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Dreamt about the Fed chair decision last night, so I think it’s fair to say I officially have #EconTwitter overload.

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The first viewing was for the tea. The rewatch will be so I can take notes on Oprah’s interviewing techniques.

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During her conversation with Prince Harry and Meghan, many watchers commented on Oprah Winfrey's skill, empathy and just all-around mastery of communication as interviewer.

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@zebharadon I think it depends on the market. Also it seems like lack of inventory is also a constraint.

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Omg hubby and I did unlimited mimosa brunch for the first time in a while. We are so old now. Everything hurts. Help. 😳

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The U.S. economy added 390,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. Economists were expecting 328,000 jobs added and unemployment at 3.5%.

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@TheFederalist1 Me bite dust? Nah. Never.

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4 years

But the bigger picture is that writing about race can be so difficult because many people have a distorted understanding of American history and the current moment. They don’t have a basic grasp of the country they live in.

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This was fun!

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FOX 5 On The Hill: Economy Latest

Amara Omeokwe of The Wall Street Journal joins the show to discuss the latest batch of jobs numbers and why economists see this as a slower recovery than expected.

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Why do economists see this as a slower recovery than expected? What will it take to get more workers back into jobs? The Wall Street Journal’s Amara Omeokwe joins @Fox5DC ’s #OnTheHill to break it down.

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Hmmm what is going on with the Black unemployment rate? It rose notably, to 7.1% in December from 6.5% in November. Black people were the only racial group to see a higher unemployment rate last month.

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Lastly, I’m so thankful for everyone who reached out after I was laid off. So many friends and strangers alike sent opportunities, made connections or just sent a word of encouragement. It meant more than I can ever say, and I promise to pay it forward. 🙏🏾

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@ItsEstaFiesta NYC needs to chill.

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@oldmanebro Lots of progress has been made in our community about embracing natural beauty in recent years, but there's still a long way to go.

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@jacktomkovick1 Glad you are in a home that is working for you 🙏🏾

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Congratulations to the family of the late #IdaBWells , including @MichelleDuster . #Pulitzer

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Shout out to @NPRCodeSwitch , where I first learned of research from @DrShaunHarper on disparities in the graduation rates of black student-athletes. Helped illuminate why the idea of "they get scholarships, so they shouldn't get compensated" doesn't necessarily make sense.

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The pandemic swelled the ranks of retirees, including many who can't afford it. A question for the labor-starved U.S. economy is whether some can be lured back. In my latest, a deep dive into pandemic retirements through the eyes of 4 older Americans.

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Covid-19 Pushed Many Americans to Retire. The Economy Needs Them Back.

The unexpected absence of older American workers is complicating an already difficult labor shortage, since no one knows how many will return.

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U.S. Treasury says in addition to imposing more sanctions on Russia, it is sanctioning "24 Belarusian individuals and entities due to Belarus’s support for, and facilitation of, the invasion."

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Not an exhaustive list, but @drlisadcook , @TrevonDLogan , @DaniaFrancis , @RhondaVSharpe and @itsafronomics are some of the black voices in economics whose words I’ve been paying particular attention to these past few days. You should too.

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The clarity we need right now from @abbydphillip , who notes how DC streets were on lockdown/filled with National Guard over the summer during Black Lives Matter protests, but the complete opposite is happening today.

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1 year

@Chef_Beanz The way this scene made me cackle 😂😂😂

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Was just looking back through Paycheck Protection Program rules and came across one from last June titled "Interim Final Rule on Revisions to the Third and Sixth Interim Final Rules"...Covering this program has been quite the journey.

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One of the best feelings is getting that email that your library hold is available for pickup. Yeahhhhhh buddy.

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I have a complaint! Clothes made for little boys are very boring! Girls get endless designs, prints and colors. Boys get dinosaurs and excavators in navy blue and gray. Why?!

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