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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, listens as Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference, Saturday, March 14, 2020, in New York. New York state reported its first death in the coronavirus pandemic, an 82-year-old woman who had advanced emphysema, authorities said Saturday. The virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms such as fever and cough for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, listens as Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference, Saturday, March 14, 2020, in New York. New York state reported its first death in the coronavirus pandemic, an 82-year-old woman who had advanced emphysema, authorities said Saturday. The virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms such as fever and cough for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health pro…

March 16, 2020

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Senate Democrats seek $750B to fight coronavirus outbreak
March 16, 2020 11:47 a.m.

Senate Democrats seek $750B to fight coronavirus outbreak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are proposing a new coronavirus aid package, with at least $750 billion to boost hospital capacity, unemployment insurance and other direct aid for American households, businesses and the health care industry.