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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The COVID-19 Stimulus Package

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4.53.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2020

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

President Trump just signed the most expensive relief bill in US history, but it wasn’t exactly a cakewalk. We explain the drama that had lawmakers scrambling to fly back to the Capitol. Meanwhile, officials at the World Health Organization have been warning for weeks that developing nations could have a tougher time coping with COVID-19. We break down why that is and why more developed nations should care. Also on today’s show: what it means now that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, and the new fashion trend that Walmart says WFH life is driving. Call and leave us a voicemail at: 646-461-6370 to shout-out a loved one or share how you’re helping your community during the pandemic. You might hear your message on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's Friday, March 27th.

0:03.0

Welcome to Schim this.

0:04.3

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why

0:08.2

they matter.

0:09.2

Today, the House of Representatives passed the most expensive relief bill in U.S. history,

0:14.4

but it turns out it wasn't exactly smooth sailing.

0:17.4

Then, as COVID-19 spreads around the world, world health experts are warning that our most

0:22.6

vulnerable countries are struggling to prepare.

0:25.2

We'll dive in.

0:27.1

And finally, we take a look at how working from home is starting a new fashion trend.

0:31.2

We're here to make your evening smarter.

0:33.8

Let's skim this.

0:37.1

Okay, the COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing story with lots of moving parts, and we're

0:44.6

going to help you sort out what exactly you need to know, starting with the three big

0:48.6

developments of the day.

0:50.6

First, this afternoon, the House passed the most expensive relief bill in U.S. history.

0:56.9

We're talking $1200 checks to most Americans, plus hundreds of billions of dollars for hospitals,

1:03.2

governments, and businesses.

1:05.2

After hours of debate, it came time for the vote everyone had been waiting for, with

1:09.2

$2 trillion on the line, and cast-trapped Americans eager for action.

1:14.6

In the chamber, the mood was giddy.

1:16.6

Lawmakers were smiling, people were clapping, and then...

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