Emergency Coronavirus Measure Introduced by House Democrats
- Bill includes paid sick leave, extra jobless pay, food aid
- Senate to address coronavirus response after week-long recess
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House Democrats introduced their multibillion-dollar response to the economic dislocations caused by the coronavirus outbreak, legislation that would provide emergency paid sick leave, enhanced unemployment benefits, and free coronavirus testing.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to have the chamber vote on the bill Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump announced his own plan to try to contain the virus and deal with the economic impact.