Headline RoundupMarch 14th, 2020

Coronavirus Relief Package Backed by Trump's Approval, Bipartisan Support

Donald Trump, US House, Nancy Pelosi, Steven Mnuchin, Economy And Jobs, Coronavirus

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reportedly spent most of Friday working out details of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a multi-billion dollar stimulus package in response to the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Media coverage focused on President Donald Trump's tweet in support of the deal, as well as the bipartisan agreement's apparent efficiency, which could push the bill through the Senate some time next week. Others concentrated on a separate tax cut Congress is reportedly considering to provide additional virus relief. The package includes free virus testing, unemployment benefits and paid emergency leave.

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From the Center

Pelosi, Trump strike deal on coronavirus response package

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and President Trump have struck a deal on a multibillion-dollar stimulus package aimed at assisting millions of Americans directly hurt by the coronavirus outbreak.

Pelosi announced the deal on Friday evening after days of roller-coaster negotiations that put the outcome in doubt, as the nation’s leaders raced to ease public anxiety and stabilize volatile markets. Trump said on Twitter that he looked forward to signing the legislation.

"I have directed the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Labor to issue regulations that will provide...

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From the Left

Trump tweet seals accord on coronavirus relief package

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President Donald Trump backed a coronavirus response package Friday that was hammered out by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, all but ensuring that the measure will pass the House with strong bipartisan support Friday evening.

Trump's tweet, just before 9 p.m., ended a week of whiplash as Democrats and the White House appeared, at times, inches from a deal only to see it yanked away amid technical disputes and uncertainty from the president.

Trump's backing, though, was essential to ensure support from congressional Republicans for the sweeping,...

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From the Right

Trump says he backs House coronavirus bill, says members of both parties should 'VOTE YES'

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President Trump said Friday night that he supported a coronavirus response package negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in an apparent effort to get skeptical House Republicans on board with the legislation.

"I fully support H.R. 6201: Families First CoronaVirus Response Act, which will be voted on in the House this evening," Trump tweeted. "This Bill will follow my direction for free CoronaVirus tests, and paid sick leave for our impacted American workers ..."

"I encourage all Republicans and Democrats to come together and VOTE...

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