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Senators react to latest coronavirus developments
Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith (R-MS) reacts to latest coronavirus developments
By Gray DC Staff
(WASHINGTON (Gray DC / AP) -- While millions of Americans are holed up at home against the coronavirus, Senate Democrats are proposing a new aid package.
The legislation would allocate $750 billion to boost hospital capacity, unemployment insurance and other direct aid for American households, businesses and the health care industry.
The 100-member Senate was scheduled to meet and hold an evening vote -- a potentially stunning sight of people gathered. While different authorities around the country have issued conflicting advice, the government said at a Monday news conference that Americans should not gather in groups of more than 10 people over the next 15 days.