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“The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday narrowly approved a $3 trillion bill crafted by Democrats to provide more aid for battling the coronavirus and stimulating a faltering economy.” (Reuters)

The bill includes:

$875 billion for state and local governments
Extension of the $600/week increase in unemployment benefits through January 2021
$200 billion to provide hazard pay for essential workers
$1200 checks for each American
$175 billion to help with rental and mortgage costs

(CBS News)

The left is generally supportive of the bill.

The right is critical of the bill.

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