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Trump Signs Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package

INKED INTO LAW

The package provides free coronavirus testing to Americans and secures two weeks of paid sick leave.

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President Trump signed an emergency coronavirus relief package into law on Wednesday night, Axios reports. The relief package, which passed the House last week and went through the Senate earlier Wednesday, provides free coronavirus testing to Americans along with two weeks of paid sick leave and expanded family leave. In addition, the signed legislation also increases federal funds for Medicaid and food security programs.

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