Day: May 16, 2020💾

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Coronavirus Lockdowns Take Their Toll On Retailers : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR

J.C. Penney Bankruptcy: Coronavirus Lockdowns Take Their Toll On Retailers : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR

But like many malls across the country, J.C. Penney has been struggling for some time. The coronavirus lockdowns finally took the department store over the brink. The company said Friday that it's filing for bankruptcy and plans to close some of its stores "in phases," the timing and scale of which will be disclosed "in coming weeks."

Darn, I've always gone there for work clothes including suit jackets and lately dress shirts now that Sears is closed. 

 

Tying a third stimulus to reopening plans, Coronavirus reduction makes a lot of sense 👾

Tying a third stimulus to reopening plans, Coronavirus reduction makes a lot of sense 👾

Congress has a lot of power to dictate policy to the states especially when money is involved. Many states are seeking a bailout for economic and tax revenue losses sustained in the shutdowns of communities. This is a perfect opportunity to tie in reopening requirements and mandates to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

If a state wants to receive funding, they would be required to reopen as much as possible and also show a sustained decline in infections. They might be able to do this by increased cleaning and disinfection, more support for modest social distancing measured while resuming as much life as possible. It would force states to be creative, not drag their feets on reopening the economy while requiring them to take alternative steps to mitigate and prevent the spread of the disease.