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Business groups urge public, lawmakers to rally for masks

Retailers, manufacturers, life insurers, U.S. Chamber press for national standard, industry uniformity and voluntary compliance Trade groups concerned about the safety of workers and the economic impact of failing to quell the pandemic are calling for a national face mask policy and even urging their members and industries to require people to wear masks in indoor public spaces. "Retailers are protecting the health and safety of communities they serve. Our elected leaders need to set politics aside and follow their example," the National Retail Federation said pointedly in a July 15 statement urging all retailers to require face coverings. It came the same day as Walmart's… Read More