The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval. Source
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Jobless claims surge to record 3.3 million people
Mass layoffs result in “single worst one-day piece of labor market news in America’s history,” one expert said. Source
College seniors worry about futures amid virus pandemic
Gregory Clark said he left campus in such a rush that he “didn’t really have time to say goodbye to anyone,” and had to leave most of his belongings in his dorm. Source
Mnuchin: Record jobless claims “not relevant” since help is on the way
And the treasury secretary, whose net worth was reported to be around $400 million last year, said small businesses will hopefully hire back those employees. Source
Toughest jobs for keeping your (social) distance
For millions of U.S. workers, keeping at least a six-foot buffer from others is easier said than done. Source
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a coronavirus briefing
He said Wednesday there are now more than 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. Source
Clintons send pizza to hospital staff during coronavirus
“We need leaders like you in this tough time,” one ER doctor wrote after receiving the pizza. Source
National Cathedral donates 5,000 masks after crypt discovery
The church will now donate the highly in-demand masks to hospitals in dire need of them. Source
Coronavirus updates: Millions of jobless seek help as 1,000 die in U.S.
The federal government is set to devote $2 trillion to help the country survive the COVID-19 crisis, but it’s still spreading fast. Source
Coronavirus relief bill moves to the House for Friday vote
The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval. Source