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March 19, 2020

Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill Providing Paid Leave to Small Fraction of U.S. Workers
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President Trump Wednesday signed a coronavirus relief package providing
unemployment benefits and free coronavirus testing to millions of
Americans suddenly out of a job. The aid package guarantees paid sick
leave to less than 20% of American workers. It does not apply to
companies with 500 or more employees, and workplaces with fewer than 50
employees can request to opt out. On Wednesday, the White House also