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Congress passes $484bn coronavirus relief expense

Byindianadmin

Apr 24, 2020
Congress passes $484bn coronavirus relief expense

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Reuters

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Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (right) and other lawmakers were seen using masks and social distancing in the Capitol.

The United States House of Representatives has passed a brand-new Covid-19 relief plan amounting to $484 bn (₤391 bn), the fourth help costs to clear Congress in reaction to the pandemic.

The legislation, approved by 388 -5, commits more cash to a small business help fund, healthcare facilities and larger testing.

President Donald Trump has already said he will enact the expense, which passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.

The US has over 845,000 validated cases of the infection and 46,800 deaths.

Last month, Washington enacted the biggest financial stimulus bundle in United States history, with $2 trillion in coronavirus aid.

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EPA

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Shoppers and workers wear masks in Florida grocery store.

The additional financing for the small business programme follows Thursday’s joblessness report, which revealed over26 million Americans declared out of work claims in the last fiv

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