Rent relief has been provided to some residential tenants through local funds, but what policy solutions are available to commercial tenants to make sure they have a space to operate their business once the pandemic is over? Continue Reading
The extra $600 in federal weekly unemployment benefits Americans have collected during the recession will end this weekend. What then for 25 million out of work adults? Continue Reading
With over $130 billion in the Paycheck Protection Program still unclaimed, many are asking why money remains unallocated when small businesses are still in need, particularly businesses owned by underserved populations. Continue Reading
Although the Main Street Lending Program was announced in late March, participation in the program did not begin until June 15. Since then, bank executives have noted a lack of interest from borrowers; several institutions have reported less than 200 interested borrowers each. Continue Reading
With over $130 billion in PPP funding still unused as of early June, a more inclusive and comprehensive set of lending regulations would help streamline the loan process and provide small businesses with much-needed funds. Continue Reading
As China increases its military and paramilitary activity in the South China Sea, previously timid countries in the region must ignore the short-term risks of publicly rejecting China’s incursions in favor of the long-term prospects of creating a framework for stable and equitable governance over the waterway.
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If the U.S. does not authorize investments in research and development for a sustainable human space exploration program, the nations that do will receive the accompanying diplomatic, technological and economic benefits. Continue Reading