Congress Approves Multibillion-Dollar Coronavirus Relief Bill

Congress Approves Multibillion-Dollar Coronavirus Relief Bill

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The video discusses a new aid package aimed at supporting small businesses and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. It allocates funds to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and hospitals, and expands testing across the U.S. The House held a roll call vote despite being in recess, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposing rule changes for proxy voting, which faced Republican opposition. A bipartisan task force was formed to explore rule changes. The Senate approved the package, and President Trump is expected to sign it. This is the fourth coronavirus aid measure passed by Congress.

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What is the purpose of the aid package mentioned in the text?

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How much money is earmarked for hospitals according to the text?

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What did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi originally want to change regarding house rules?

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What was the response of Republicans to Pelosi's proposal?

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What indication did President Donald Trump give regarding the aid package?

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