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U.S. CARES Act Signed: $2.2 Trillion Economic Relief
The largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history is signed into law, providing $1,200 direct payments to most Americans, $600/week supplemental unemployment benefits, $349 billion in small business loans (PPP), and $500 billion for major industries. It passes the Senate 96–0.
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- T1 U.S. Congress / White House Official