Lawmakers agree on a $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
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Congressional leaders announced they have reached a Bipartisan agreement on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a healthcare system.
This 2 trillion dollar stimulus package is the largest economic rescue measure in history.
The package would give direct payments to most americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home.
About $500 billion goes to loans for larger industries, including the airlines. hospitals get significant help as well.
Both houses of congress must vote on the measure.
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Title: Lawmakers agree on a $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
Format: Video
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Subject(s): Coronavirus
Public Broadcasting Station or Institution: South Florida PBS
Original Broadcast/Publish Date: 03/25/2020
Runtime: 00:01:00
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Language: English