Infrastructure Plan By Memorial Day??

Next week will be a major test in Biden’s quest for a bipartisan infrastructure deal otherwise known as the American Jobs Plan

Retail sales in the U.S. were flat in April after soaring in March when many received their $1,400 stimulus checks, but it wasn’t all bad.

The report from the U.S. Commerce Department was worse than the 0.8% rise Wall Street analysts had expected.

However, The report on Friday suggests Americans were heading out last month to eat instead of shop.

Sales at restaurants and bars rose 3%, but sales fell at stores that sell clothing, sporting goods, and furniture.

On Thursday, the CDC said vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear a mask or social distance outdoors and in most indoor settings, which may get more people to travel, eat out or shop.

Meanwhile, a federal judge who recently struck down an eviction moratorium agreed to put her ruling on hold while the case is reviewed by a higher court.

In a May 5th ruling, US District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich found that the CDC exceeded its authority with the temporary eviction ban.