Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections
The money is far less than the $4 billion some Democrats had wanted, but would allow states to expand mail-in and early voting, online voter registration and help secure in-person voting sites.
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https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/25/821521543/senate-coronavirus-bill-includes-400-million-to-protect-elections?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics |
What's In It For You? $1,200 Checks, 13 Weeks Of Unemployment Payments, And More
Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a stimulus check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/25/821514231/whats-in-it-for-you-1-200-checks-13-weeks-of-unemployment-payments-and-more?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics |
Coronavirus Package Would Bar Trump And Lawmakers From Funds, Top Democrat Says
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says he's secured a provision in the $2 trillion rescue bill that would prohibit the president and others from receiving Treasury loans or investments.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/25/821431823/coronavirus-package-would-bar-trump-and-lawmakers-from-funds-top-democrat-says?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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Coronavirus Updates: Economic Rescue Legislation, Unemployment Projections
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Coronavirus Updates: Economic Rescue Legislation, Unemployment Projections
NPR global health, economics and politics correspondents recount the latest developments in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis it has caused.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/25/821591016/coronavirus-updates-economic-rescue-legislation-unemployment-projections?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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Senate Set To Vote On $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Legislation
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Senate Set To Vote On $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Legislation
The Senate reached a deal on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package that provides direct cash payments, unemployment aid, small business loans and help for impacted industries.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/25/821591058/senate-set-to-vote-on-2-trillion-coronavirus-economic-relief-legislation?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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WATCH: White House To Hold Coronavirus Briefing Amid Stimulus Bill Uncertainty
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WATCH: White House To Hold Coronavirus Briefing Amid Stimulus Bill Uncertainty
Last-minute objections are holding up a massive aid package that President Trump was expected to sign. The White House has scheduled its now-regular news conference for 5:30 p.m. ET. Watch it live.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/25/819125708/watch-white-house-to-hold-coronavirus-briefing-amid-stimulus-bill-uncertainty?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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FACT CHECK: Testing Should Take Place Wherever There Are Cases Despite Trump's View
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FACT CHECK: Testing Should Take Place Wherever There Are Cases Despite Trump's View
Trump said he doesn't think testing needs to happen in entire states in the Midwest. But there are cases in all 50 states, and to stop the spread, testing needs to take place.
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https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/25/821716942/fact-check-testing-should-take-place-wherever-there-are-cases-despite-trumps-vie?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
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READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
The Senate has struck a historic $2 trillion deal in response to the coronavirus pandemic to provide relief for Americans, businesses and the health care industry.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/25/820759545/read-2-trillion-coronavirus-relief-bill?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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Trump's New Chief Of Staff Not Yet Fully On The Job Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Trump's New Chief Of Staff Not Yet Fully On The Job Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina has long had President Trump's ear. Now he's transitioning to what was a notoriously difficult job, even without a national crisis.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821351019/trumps-new-chief-of-staff-not-yet-fully-on-the-job-amid-coronavirus-crisis?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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ABC's Jonathan Karl Writes About 'Front Row At The Trump Show'
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ABC's Jonathan Karl Writes About 'Front Row At The Trump Show'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with ABC's White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl about his new book: "Front Row at the Trump Show."
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821811794/abcs-jonathan-karl-writes-about-front-row-at-the-trump-show?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
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Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $2 trillion relief package Wednesday night designed to alleviate some of the worst effects of the economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821811801/senate-passes-bi-partisan-relief-package-amid-covid-19-economic-downturn?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19
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News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19
New unemployment claims are expected to shatter records. A $2 trillion emergency relief package passes in the Senate and heads to the House. And, the mixed message about testing for the coronavirus.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821811766/morning-news-brief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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U.S. Unseals Drug Trafficking Charges Against Venezuela's President Maduro
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U.S. Unseals Drug Trafficking Charges Against Venezuela's President Maduro
Attorney General William Barr announced the prosecution at a Justice Department deserted amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maduro is unlikely to see the inside of a U.S. courtroom.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821933849/u-s-unseals-drug-trafficking-charges-against-venezuelas-president-maduro?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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Coronavirus Relief Package Offers Up More Than $30 Billion For Education
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Coronavirus Relief Package Offers Up More Than $30 Billion For Education
Amid widespread public school and higher education closures, the Senate bill sets money aside for remote learning and gives Education Secretary Betsy DeVos new power.
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https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/26/821992460/coronavirus-relief-package-offers-up-more-than-30-billion-for-education?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
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