The lame-duck economy

16/11/2020 30 min

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With protections expiring and no stimulus deal in sight, Americans could be heading for even more economic pain. The national security costs of delaying the transition. And the promise of at-home coronavirus testing.:Could we get another stimulus package during the lame-duck period? Jeff Stein reports on the political forces at work, and the potential costs of doing nothing. Experts are concerned that President Trump’s unwillingness to start a transition threatens the security of our country. Shane Harris explained the risks on The Post’s “Can He Do That?” podcast.Home tests could help in the fight against the coronavirus. So where are they? William Wan reports. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer