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The article focuses on coronavirus which settled in Seattle, Washington and New York far from road that connects to cattle ranch of rancher John Maley and mentions that social distancing is way of life. Topics discussed include how the virus has begun to reshape the economy of Oregon's farms and towns, solitary existence practiced by farmers Chris Casad and Cate Havstad Casad and leather craftsman Steve Dewey Coleman who does not trust alarming news reports.

The article discusses wearing bright safety vests, the county highway workers followed the scalding, red tar kettle as pumped out liquid rubber bandages, thick as melted butter, to cover the pavement's worst gashes.

The article reports on the tax hike plan released by the Democrats in 2019 that target rich people in the U.S. Topics discussed include Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposal to double the top income tax rate, Senator Bernie Sanders' introduction of a bill to raise taxes on dynastic heirs, and Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposed wealth tax.

The article reports that in Mountain Home, Arkansas medical care is the main job provider. One of 31 states that chose to extend thev Medicaid coverage, Arkansas got extra money to cover more low-income residents. The adult uninsured rate dropped 12.3 percentage points, which is more than nearly every other state.

The article focuses on the struggles of the people in Storm Lake, Iowa, who are facing global competition, closure of plants, and automated agriculture. Particular focus is given to immigrants filling the jobs with low wages, the animosity by white conservatives towards immigrants for unwanted cultural diversity and inconveniencing pubic service, and the developing technology adopted by meat-processing plants as the main factor for decreasing wages.

The article offers a profile of the self-made businessman Carl Barney, including his adherence to the philosophy of anti-government libertarianism and capitalism of thinker Ayn Rand and his development of private for-profit colleges whose students rely on government loans.

The article describes how wealthy U.S. residents such as hedge fund executives Daniel S. Loeb, Louis Moore Bacon, and Steven A. Cohen exploit a U.S. tax law loophole to save millions of dollars in taxes. It also examines political campaign contributions by wealthy individuals such as Loeb, Cohen, and billionaire George Soros in an attempt to gain influence.

The article reports on the details of the revised tax package plan presented by Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Elizabeth Warren. Under the plan, the tax rate for the richest Americans will rise to 6%. Topics include the critics' claims that Warren's plan will slowdown economic growth, her other proposals like taxing capital gains and inheritances, and the number of American billionaires that include Ian Simmons, George Soros, and Nick Hanauer.

The article reports that U.S. consumers have remained bullish in their spending even as business sentiment has become more cautious, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Topics mentioned include the trade dispute between China and the U.S., a drop in investment in equipment, software, research, and structures in September 2019, and impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump.

The article reports that the jobless rate in the U.S. was at a 50-year low in September 2019, countering anxieties stimulated by slow global growth, dropping factory orders and unsteady stock market. Topics discussed include a drop in the number of jobs created in the first nine months of 2019, views of analysts on President Donald Trump's trade dispute with China and rates of hiring in the health and education sectors and in professional and business services.

The article looks at the proliferation of private art museums in the U.S. as well as how more wealthy art collectors are taking advantage of tax exemptions by building limited-access museums. It discusses criticism of such practices by those who question the public benefit of taxpayers helping subsidize collectors' purchases. Particular attention is given to the Brant Foundation Art Study Center, a museum in Greenwich, Connecticut founded by newsprint magnate Peter M. Brant.

The article reports on the number of jobs created in the U.S. in July 2019, according to the Department of Labor. The country posted a decline in the unemployment rate as President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese goods. The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates has been expected to benefit the labor market. However, there are concerns over a global slowdown, trade tensions and inflation.

The article discusses surveys which indicated that majority of Americans are optimistic on the prospects of individuals to lift themselves from poverty. Topics discussed include the high optimism rate in the Southern States, the odds that children in Huntsville, Alabama will overcome hardships, poverty indicators that Madison County share with other areas and Princeton University professor Roland Bénabou's advise on how to motivate children to prevent hopelessness.

The article reports on the impact of flooding in the U.S. Midwest and South in June 2019 on the river transportation system. The flooding submerged large parts of the regions and caused barge traffic congestion on many of their rivers. The Arkansas River and the Illinois River have been closed to commercial shipping. Farmers are facing low prices of their products because of the breakdown of river transportation.

The article deals with the problem of age discrimination in employment in the U.S. which puts experienced workers in a tough position. Topics covered include the shortage of workers in large companies and family businesses in the country, recent decisions by federal appeals courts in Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia that have made suing even harder, and the vulnerability of older people to prolonged joblessness.

The article reports on the concern of U.S. farmers over the intensifying trade war between the U.S. and China. The trade dispute has resulted in decreased prices of U.S. soybeans after China imposed tariffs on the product. In response, the administration of President Donald Trump announced a package to help those affected by the trade war. The impact of the trade war on the outcome of the 2020 presidential election is also discussed.

The article focuses on the modern monetary theory (MMT) which has garnered support from money managers, chief executives, and business analysts. Topics covered include criticisms against MMT from businesspeole such as Laurence D. Fink and Bill Gates, the possibility of low interest rates despite huge U.S. budget deficits, and the reasons for the growing popularity of MMT among progressive politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders.

The article discusses the February 2019 jobs report released by the U.S. Labor Department on March 8, 2019, which indicated that the U.S. economy produced 20,000 jobs during February, the smallest gain in a year, and encouraging signs of wage growth. The article discusses the possibility that the U.S. government shutdown of late 2018 and early 2019 and severe weather conditions may have contributed to the February numbers.

The article reports on the impact of partial federal shutdown on federal employees and other people who depend on federal services in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the reduction in wage and bonuses of employees, the role of the dispute between President Donald Trump and Congress over the construction of border wall in the federal shutdown, and how federal employees can cope with the shutdown.

The article reports on the impact to municipalities of big-box retailers' launch of tactics to reduce their property tax in the U.S. Topics discussed include retailers' tax appeals wherein they contend that the best way to assess their stores is to consider the sales prices of vacant or previously vacant properties in other places, the difficulties of municipalities in raising operating funds, and the estimated revenue loss of local governments and school districts.

The article reports that the unemployment rate in the U.S. in November 2018 held steady at 3.7 percent, the lowest in nearly half a century. Topics discussed include the slowing of hiring, steadiness of the labor market, the average monthly job gain, increase in average hourly earnings and entry-level wages.

The article reports on the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China on farmers in Kansas. Topics discussed include remarks from farmer Justin Knopf about the effect of the trade war on his farm and family, tariffs proposed by President Trump on imported Chinese goods, and emergency relief for farmers announced by the administration of President Trump.

The article discusses a report released by the U.S. Labor Department on November 2, 2018 which shows the continued strength of the country's labor market. Employers added 250,000 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.7%. Monthly wages increased by 0.2% which produced a 3.1% rise in annual growth.

The article profiles several U.S. residents in relation to the effects of the 2008 Great Recession. Topics include experiences of unemployment and homelessness, the impact of foreclosure and underemployment on families, and the loss of retirement plans and savings. The experiences of older workers in relation to children and grandchildren are addressed.

The article discusses the findings of a study on the demographics of wealth in the U.S. between 1989 and 2016, conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Topics covered include the household earnings of Americans going back to their pre-recession heights, the significant advances in education and earnings among working class white, black and Hispanic Americans, and the lingering economic insecurity for some groups, especially those without a college degree.

The article reports on the wage and jobs growth in the U.S. in August 2018, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, and looks at the potential impact of U.S. tariff on manufacturing jobs. Data is presented showing jobless rate, average hourly earnings, job creations and job losses in the manufacturing sector. It also discusses the effect U.S. President Donald Trump's economic and trade policies and protectionism on manufacturing indices and the economy.

The article discusses how the salesmanship of U.S. President Donald Trump affects business and consumer sentiment regarding the country's economic conditions under his leadership. Topics covered include the outlook of business and consumers on U.S. economic growth, according to Gallup surveys, effect of the positive views on the economy on the approval ratings of Trump and of ex-president Barack Obama, and how political party affiliations affect the outlook on the economy.

The article reports that U.S. businesses remain optimistic despite potential perils that could hurt the country's economy such as the tariff battle of the U.S. with trade partners and growth in annual federal deficit. Topics covered include factors boosting business confidence like the data alluding to rapid pace of economic growth expected for the second quarter of 2018, information on the optimism index of the National Federation of Independent Business and concerns of other business sectors.

The article reports on the sustained challenges confronted by workers in the U.S. despite the economic growth and decline in unemployment rate in the country as of July 2018. Topics discussed include economic and labor developments in the country like the slow increase in workers' salaries, higher prices of goods, the use of independent contractors by companies, and the move by central bankers to raise interest rates.

The article reports on the state of the U.S. economy as of July 2018. Topics include the increase in the number of jobs created despite sharpening trade tensions, the reaction of workers to the 2.7 percent increase in the average hourly wage over the past year, and concerns raised over the economic impact of the trade war between the U.S. and China.

The article discusses the ways by which U.S. businesses are adjusting to the impact brought about by the tariffs placed by the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump on imports. Topics covered include decision of precision-part manufacturer Accu-Swiss to run its machines in a lights-out operation to deal with the increase in price of stainless steel, possibility of job reductions at General Motors with another set of tariffs and effect of the tariffs on Principal Manufacturing.

The article reports on the participation by U.S. businesses in the government's visa lottery to be able to hire temporary foreign workers as they face a tight labor market and volatile immigration politics. The H-2B visa program, which allows unskilled foreign workers to take seasonal non-farm jobs, has been the subject of debates since it supposedly suppresses wages and deprives U.S. citizens of jobs. An increase in applications for H-2B visas forced the government to implement the lottery.

The article deals with the role of electronic commerce in the slow pace of inflation in the U.S. Erik Brynjolfsson, director of the M.I.T. Initiative claims that the proliferation of new digital goods and online channels make it hard to measure the economy. An analysis of the Digital Price Index by Austan Goolsbee of the University of Chicago and Peter Klenow of Stanford shows a slow growth in prices for online goods from 2014 to 2017.