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Senate GOP drafts 3rd relief bill as COVID-19 cases surge

Senate Republicans draft 3rd relief bill as coronavirus cases surge across U.S.

03/19/2020

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Senate GOP drafts 3rd relief bill as COVID-19 cases surge

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Senate Republicans draft 3rd relief bill as coronavirus cases surge across U.S.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the U.S. has surged past 11,000, and officials expect it to rise quickly in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Senate is working on a huge economic aid package, and President Trump is waiving some FDA restrictions to try expedite treatment development. William Brangham reports and Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss.

03/19/2020

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