President Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Spending Measure

President Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Spending Measure

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President Trump signed an $8.3 billion measure to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The funds are allocated to public health agencies, local governments, and the economy. $7.7 billion is discretionary spending, while $490 million is mandatory through Medicare. $1.3 billion is for global virus fighting, $2.2 billion for government assistance, and funds for vaccine development and telehealth. The measure addresses the economic impact and the need for more testing kits.

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What support does the measure provide for telehealth?

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What impact has the coronavirus outbreak had on the global economy according to the text?

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