Canada extends U.S. border closure until Dec. 21
Americans hoping to travel to visit their northern neighbors might not be able to this year. Canada’s border closure to nonessential travel has been extended until Dec. 21, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a tweet on Friday. Border conditions were set to expire on Saturday if they were not renewed. Continue reading at Washington Post. (AP)
Mnuchin Defends Decision to End Emergency Fed Funds
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended his decision not to extend critical emergency lending facilities beyond year-end, insisting on Friday that he was following the intent of Congress in calling for the Federal Reserve to return unused money to the Treasury. Continue reading at The New York Times. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Inslee announces cap on third party delivery restaurant fees
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced a new cap on fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash and GrubHub. The proclamation, which takes effect next Wednesday, caps delivery fees at 15% and total fees at 18% of the purchase price of an order. The announcement comes following Inslee imposing new restrictions in response to COVID-19, including banning indoor dining. Continue reading at The Olympian.
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Inslee announces cap on third party delivery restaurant fees
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Many employers avoid Covid-19 tests over cost, not availability
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Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
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