The new relief package was approved by the U.S. Congress as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to sweep the nation and devastate the economy. Newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that over 26 million people have filed jobless claims over the past five weeks, with small businesses struggling to retain their employees.
On Thursday before voting on the relief package, the House also approved a Democratic-majority select subcommittee to oversee the Trump administration's use of the 500-billion-dollar aid for corporations, states and municipalities.
All members present were wearing masks or other cloth face coverings, and some even kept them on during their speeches. To reduce infection risks, the House also carried out votes in small groups, with staff cleaning and disinfecting the chamber between votes.
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