Two Strikes: The Senate’s Economic Stimulus Bill

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🗓️ 23 March 2020

⏱️ 12 minutes

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The Senate is divided over a bill that’s supposed to help Americans deal with the economic fallout of COVID-19. We’ll tell you the latest. Meanwhile, President Trump appears anxious to send Americans back to the office. We’ll tell you why, and what other officials have to say about it. Also on today’s show: why some private companies might help the government produce hospital equipment, and a distance runner’s solution for working out at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday, March 23rd.
0:02.8	Welcome to Schemes.
0:04.3	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.0	they matter.
0:09.0	Today, the Senate is divided over a bill that's supposed to help Americans deal with the
0:13.2	economic fallout of COVID-19.
0:15.2	We'll tell you the latest.
0:17.6	Then President Trump appears anxious to send Americans back to the office.
0:21.2	We'll tell you why and what other officials have to say about it.
0:25.1	And finally, is staying at home messing up your workout?
0:28.2	One distance runner came up with a solution.
0:30.6	Sort of.
0:31.6	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:33.5	Let's skim this.
0:39.2	Today's episode is brought to you by Panera's Unlimited Coffee Subscription.
0:43.4	Your cup is always full.
0:46.4	Okay, the COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing story with lots of moving parts.
0:54.8	And we're going to help you sort out what exactly you need to know.
0:58.1	Starting with the three big developments of the day.
1:01.1	The first has to do with what's going on with that massive stimulus bill.
1:05.6	The one that's supposed to help struggling industries and American households get through
1:09.2	the economic pain of the pandemic.
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