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As Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked in talks over a Covid-19 stimulus bill, White House economic adviser Stephen Moore says he believes the US economy does not need an artificial boost.
Unemployment claims in the US are just over 800,000 down from the start of the pandemic, but still way above the levels before Covid-19 hit.
Richard Luscombe has news of worries in the Republican camp as the election approaches:
Ted Cruz raised eyebrows on Friday when he spoke of a possible election “bloodbath” for Republicans. On Sunday he repeated the warning, telling NBC’s Meet the Press that a “demoralized” electorate could deliver a Democratic clean sweep.
Related: Republicans express fears Donald Trump will lose presidential election
