American Airlines says it's poised to furlough 19,000 workers starting tomorrow. But, the airline says it's ready to reverse the furloughs should Congress strike a deal soon.
From CNN’s Claudia Dominguez
“It has been a great few weeks for Covid-19 numbers,” Reeves said. “We’ve cut our average number of new cases in half, we’ve cut hospitalizations by two thirds of what they once were.” “It is the smart, prudent, and wise thing to do,” he said. “I believe this is the right decision to make at this time. I believe that this will protect my fellow Mississippians and give us the opportunity should things not continue to improve or stay relatively flat, it gives us more opportunity in the future.”
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