Trump coronavirus task force to brief media
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday held separate phone calls with Senate Republicans and Democrats in an unsuccessful attempt to win passage of an additional $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Meanwhile, the White House dropped hints at restarting an economy that has ground to a halt amid measures designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, measures that have sent unemployment claims skyrocketing.
The daily Coronavirus Task Force briefing is beginning soon.
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