Forces writers and bookstores to celebrate stories on book day. Figures released from the u. S. Paint a picture of an economy devastated by the coronavirus. In just five weeks, all of the jobs created since the end of the 2009 recession have been wiped out. Last week, another 4. 4 million americans filed for Unemployment Benefits. This was the third week the number of new claims has declined. A sign the worst of the shock may be over. A record 26. 4 million americans have lost their jobs since the end of march when lockdowns shut down production. That is more than 15 of the u. S. Workforce. Members of the u. S. House of representatives has returned to washington where they are expected to pass a 480 4 billion relief bill to Fund Small Businesses and hospitals. Some people in georgia and other u. S. States are preparing to return to work. The moves angered even president trump. He says georgias decision to begin exiting lockdown was in violation of lockdowns of guidelines released by th