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Congress Archive

Archives for March 2020

Explainers
Democrats have a new coronavirus relief package. Here’s what’s in it.Democrats have a new coronavirus relief package. Here’s what’s in it.
Explainers

Democrats have unveiled their new coronavirus plan, addressing sick leave and free testing.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The controversy over 2 Trump allies getting tested for coronavirus, explainedThe controversy over 2 Trump allies getting tested for coronavirus, explained
Politics

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who wore a gas mask on the House floor, has gotten tested for the coronavirus.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Trump is using his coronavirus economic stimulus plan to boost his reelection chancesTrump is using his coronavirus economic stimulus plan to boost his reelection chances
Politics

He asked Republican senators to pass a payroll tax cut that would run through the election in November.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The high-stakes fight over a coronavirus economic stimulus package, explainedThe high-stakes fight over a coronavirus economic stimulus package, explained
Politics

Democrats and Republicans have pretty different ideas of what they want in an economic stimulus plan.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Politics
How Congress is preparing for the coronavirusHow Congress is preparing for the coronavirus
Politics

Given their older average age, members of Congress could be more at risk for severe symptoms.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Politics
Gov. Steve Bullock just made the Montana Senate race competitive for DemocratsGov. Steve Bullock just made the Montana Senate race competitive for Democrats
Politics

Bullock could help Democrats expand their Senate map this fall.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
3 key Senate primaries to watch on Super Tuesday
Politics

Alabama, North Carolina, and Texas all have contentious races.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Democrats are trying to make coronavirus care free for patientsDemocrats are trying to make coronavirus care free for patients
Politics

Cost is a barrer to patients getting coronavirus care. Democrats want to fix that.

By Dylan Scott

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