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What’s in the $892-billion U.S. COVID-19 aid package?

What’s in the $892-billion U.S. COVID-19 aid package?

THE U.S. Senate has passed an $892 billion coronavirus aid package, throwing a lifeline to the nation's pandemic-battered economy, while also funding federal government activities through September 2021. The House of Representatives passed the measure earlier on Monday. It now heads to President Donald Trump to sign into law.  Here's what is in the package, according to a summary released by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and interviews with several congressional aides who provided additional details: Cheques in the mail: The bill includes $166 billion in new direct payments of up to $600…
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