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The US Federal government's Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, doled out hundreds of billions of dollars to businesses. The PPP's goal was to assist businesses during the nearly inevitable slowdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. But according to Business Insider, many minority-owned businesses were left waiting for funds until the final weeks of the program. Many of our businesses were being turned down in the first and second round of funding. That caused application fatigue and frustration. Ron Busby President, US Black Chambers The Center For Responsible Lending says minority-owned businesses support 8.7 million jobs with an annual total payroll of $280 billion.
In a speech Saturday morning, French President François Hollande, addressed the nation about the attacks Friday night in Paris that killed at least 128 people and left 250 wounded.
Secretary of State John Kerry calls the recent attacks on Canadian parliament "a terrorist act" and says the U.S. and Canada will intensify security ties. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Secretary of State John Kerry calls the recent attacks on Canadian parliament "a terrorist act" and says the U.S. and Canada will intensify security ties. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
The cast of the film "The Second Act" by director Quentin Dupieux climbs the steps of the Palais des Festivals. This comedy, notably starring Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Raphaël Quenard and Louis Garrel, opensthe 77th Cannes Film Festival out of competition. IMAGES