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House passes $2 trillion coronavirus package — but not without last-minute drama

2020-03-28 05:53:55       source:Politico

March 27, 2020


The House passed a sweeping, $2 trillion coronavirus relief package Friday that will provide immediate assistance to many Americans, small businesses and major industries on the brink of economic collapse amid the ongoing pandemic.


But the House vote wasn’t without some last minute drama, as members from across the country scrambled to return to Washington to block Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) from delaying passage of the bill.


President Donald Trump signed the legislation — the largest rescue package in U.S. history — later Friday.


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