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First on Fox: Dan Crenshaw, Marco Rubio introduce bill demanding answers from CDC on coronavirus policy

Fox News Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., have introduced the bicameral “Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act,” demanding answers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on its policies during the coronavirus pandemic. “Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 5 of…

Miami Housing Market Cools but Is Still the Hottest Around

Wall Street Journal Miami home-price growth slowed but continued its climb in the first quarter, fueled by persistent demand even as higher mortgage rates pull down housing prices elsewhere. https://www.wsj.com/articles/miami-housing-market-cools-but-is-still-the-hottest-around-3928727a

How to Tell Biotech’s Likely Winners From Losers

Wall Street Journal A discerning approach is warranted even as Merck lifts the sector with a deal for a company without any approved products. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-tell-biotechs-likely-winners-from-losers-e4d3636

Office Building Owners Snubbed by Life Insurance Lenders

Wall Street Journal Many insurers have slowed or stopped making office loans as billions’ worth of such debt comes due this year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/office-building-owners-snubbed-by-life-insurance-lenders-7c61f02d

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Telefonica Deutschland, Ericsson and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-e4759fd6

Timeout Days and Respite Rooms Come to More Companies

Wall Street Journal More executives believe these initiatives are a crucial way to retain and attract the best employees in a tight labor market. https://www.wsj.com/articles/timeout-days-and-respite-rooms-the-new-trends-in-mental-health-at-the-office-70dcbb08

Plus-Size Menswear Is Hard to Find. One Man Wants to Change That.

Wall Street Journal With a brand that could be a luxury-menswear first—focusing only on plus-size shapes—Ed Mendoza’s Technicolor designs are pure joy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ed-mendoza-plus-size-menswear-79708a75

Top Colleges for High-Paying Jobs in Accounting

Wall Street Journal A new ranking puts Harvard at No. 1 and San Jose State University first among public schools https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-colleges-high-paying-jobs-accounting-1138adea

Goldman Reports Lower Earnings, Sells Part of Marcus Loans Portfolio

Wall Street Journal Goldman’s profit fell 18% last quarter. The bank also sold part of its Marcus loans portfolio, booking a loss of about $470 million. https://www.wsj.com/articles/goldman-reports-lower-earnings-sells-part-of-marcus-loans-portfolio-c8f6d356

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal GSK, BELLUS Health and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-care-roundup-market-talk-86514cd1