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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Why the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in CongressWhy the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in Congress
    Politics

    Congress is still at an impasse as millions see a sharp drop in their unemployment benefits.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Senate Republicans’ dramatically smaller unemployment insurance proposal, explainedSenate Republicans’ dramatically smaller unemployment insurance proposal, explained
    Explainers

    It could cause massive delays for states trying to navigate the changes.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Senate Republicans have a new stimulus bill. Here’s what’s in it.Senate Republicans have a new stimulus bill. Here’s what’s in it.
    Politics

    Republicans’ new HEALS Act would cut unemployment bonuses and protect businesses from coronavirus-related legal liability.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Democrats are worried they can’t trust the 2020 state polls. Maybe they should be.Democrats are worried they can’t trust the 2020 state polls. Maybe they should be.
    Politics

    There’s only so much pollsters have been able to fix since 2016.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s powerful speech against misogyny in Congress was long overdueAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s powerful speech against misogyny in Congress was long overdue
    Politics

    She responded to sexist insults made by Rep. Ted Yoho this week and called out a broader culture of sexism in Congress.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What Republicans and Democrats want in the next stimulus packageWhat Republicans and Democrats want in the next stimulus package
    Politics

    Here’s what lawmakers agree — and disagree — on.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    “The jobs aren’t there”: Cutting off enhanced unemployment benefits would leave workers in the lurch“The jobs aren’t there”: Cutting off enhanced unemployment benefits would leave workers in the lurch
    Politics

    Republican arguments about unemployment insurance ignore a harsh reality.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Exclusive: Senate Democrats want the USPS to explain how it’s going to handle vote-by-mail in NovemberExclusive: Senate Democrats want the USPS to explain how it’s going to handle vote-by-mail in November
    Politics

    The USPS is poised to play a pivotal role in making sure ballots are delivered on time — and counted — this fall.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress is running out of time to extend expanded unemployment insuranceCongress is running out of time to extend expanded unemployment insurance
    Politics

    Lawmakers have a tight deadline for working out a compromise that could affect as many as 33 million workers.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Val Demings’s tenure as Orlando’s police chief complicates her consideration for VPVal Demings’s tenure as Orlando’s police chief complicates her consideration for VP
    Politics

    Activists raise concerns about Demings’s police past: “Why would you put a cop on the ticket?”

    By Li Zhou