The Democratic presidential candidate promises to spend $775 billion over 10 years to increase tax credits for low-income families, bolster care-giving services for seniors and provide preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
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Posted inNation & World
Coronavirus will ‘get worse before it gets better,’ Trump says
He also continues his newfound encouragement of Americans to wear masks.
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Rask reveals he broke a finger on his glove hand as Bruins prepare for restart
Boston goalie Tuukka Rask expects to be ready for the Bruins opener on Aug. 2, but backup Jaroslav Halak is also making preparations to play.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow continues to plan for school year — despite lack of information from state
The Winslow School District’s back-to-school committee is trying to plan for the upcoming school year, but is unable to make significant progress as it awaits greater guidance from the state.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pandemic hurting Americans’ finances in disparate ways, poll shows
Younger people were more likely to have lost a job, put themselves at risk of exposure or delayed paying bills.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jacksonville’s Republican mayor backs sheriff’s concerns about virus safety during convention
Republican Sheriff Mike Williams called planning for event security is “past the point of no return.”
Posted inNation & World
U.S. accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 vaccine research
The indictment describes multiple efforts by the hackers to snoop on biotech firms and other companies engaged in coronavirus-related research, though it does not accuse them of having success in any theft.
Posted inSports
Safe at home? Social distancing will be a challenge around home plate in MLB restart
Social distancing is fairly easy in other parts of the field, but the batter, catcher and umpire will be within a few feet of each other around home plate.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans split as next virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
Republicans promise a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, and President Trump insists on a payroll tax holiday for workers.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Tacko and Boston’s second unit starting to shape up, push starters
Robert Williams, Tacko Fall and the Celtics’ second team are coming together as a unit and providing a needed boost in practice.