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Senate Passes Relief Bill; NYSE Floors to Close: Virus Update
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The U.S. Senate cleared an economic relief package that would provide paid sick leave, food assistance and financial help for virus testing. President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, allowing the government to boost manufacturing of masks and protective equipment.