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JUST IN: Senate Passes Coronavirus Economic Aid Package 90-8, President Trump Expected to Sign

The Senate on Wednesday afternoon passed the House’s Coronavirus economic aid package in a 90 – 8 vote.

The 8 Senators who voted against the package were all Republicans.

Two GOP Senators Cory Gardner (CO) and Rick Scott (FL) didn’t vote because they are at home in self quarantine.

The Coronavirus package bill provides expanded paid sick leave and unemployment benefits.

Via CNBC:

The Senate passed a bill Wednesday to expand paid leave and unemployment benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic, part of a staggering response expected in the coming weeks to avoid economic calamity.

The House bill that the Senate considered provides enhanced unemployment insurance, ensures that businesses that have fewer than 500 employees offer two weeks of paid sick leave to their workers, […]

Read the full story from The Gateway Pundit


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