Senate Approves $8.3B In Emergency Funding For Coronavirus

Senate Approves $8.3B In Emergency Funding For Coronavirus

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The Senate passed a bipartisan emergency spending bill to combat coronavirus with a 96 to 1 vote, with Senator Rand Paul as the sole dissenter. The $8.3 billion Appropriations Act focuses on funding coronavirus research, vaccine development, and public health at state and local levels. Additional funds are allocated for pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and overseas health prevention. The measure now awaits President Trump's signature, expected by the week's end.

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What portion of the funding is earmarked for public health at the state and local levels?

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What is expected to happen to the measure after it heads to President Donald Trump's desk?

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