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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    How small businesses can get money from the stimulus package
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    Here’s how to access the $370 billion in loans and grants that the new stimulus bill provides.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House just passed another $480 billion in coronavirus relief aimed at small businessesThe House just passed another $480 billion in coronavirus relief aimed at small businesses
    Politics

    It also includes additional money for hospitals and testing.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What the new stimulus money means for small business loan programsWhat the new stimulus money means for small business loan programs
    Politics

    Small businesses need to apply quickly to capitalize on the new funds.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Mitch McConnell hints he could block the next stimulus packageMitch McConnell hints he could block the next stimulus package
    Politics

    He’s increasingly voicing concerns about how more spending could add to the national debt.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The debate around remote voting in the House, explainedThe debate around remote voting in the House, explained
    Politics

    The House won’t be voting remotely — for now.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Why major food and hotel chains are getting stimulus money meant for small businessesWhy major food and hotel chains are getting stimulus money meant for small businesses
    Politics

    Ruth’s Chris, Potbelly, and Shake Shack are just a few companies that have gotten small-business loans.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate just passed a $480 billion “interim” stimulus bill to tide over small businessesThe Senate just passed a $480 billion “interim” stimulus bill to tide over small businesses
    Politics

    The proposal also includes money for hospitals and testing.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress is close to a deal on a roughly $450 billion small-business funding billCongress is close to a deal on a roughly $450 billion small-business funding bill
    Politics

    It focuses primary on small-business loans but includes money for hospitals and testing as well.

    By Li Zhou
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis
    How to get your stimulus check, and other key questions, answeredHow to get your stimulus check, and other key questions, answered
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    The IRS began sending out the first wave of stimulus payments last week.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The Paycheck Security Act, a Senate plan to cover payrolls, explainedThe Paycheck Security Act, a Senate plan to cover payrolls, explained
    Politics

    The proposal would cover part of companies’ payroll costs.

    By Li Zhou