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After voting drama, House passes $2.2 trillion relief bill

House passes largest economic relief package in history after voting drama

03/27/2020

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After voting drama, House passes $2.2 trillion relief bill

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House passes largest economic relief package in history after voting drama

The House of Representatives returned to D.C. Friday to approve the largest economic relief package in U.S. history. Bipartisan agreement over the bill reflected lawmakers’ recognition of urgent need amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, governors continued to plead for more health care resources. John Yang reports and Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss.

03/27/2020

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