Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., leaves Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 27, 2020, after attempting to slow action on a rescue package. Despite Massie's effort and acting with exceptional resolve in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
March 27, 2020
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Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.