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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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Democrats Near Deal With White House on Stimulus Package

By EMILY COCHRANE and NICHOLAS FANDOS

Top Democrats and administration officials said they were optimistic about finalizing a compromise on a $2 trillion economic package after agreeing to add oversight for a bailout fund.

Trump Wants U.S. 'Opened Up' by Easter, Despite Health Officials' Warnings

By ANNIE KARNI and DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

"You can't just come in and say let's close up the United States of America," the president said, insisting again that he did not view the coronavirus as any more dangerous than the flu.

Coronavirus in N.Y.: 'Astronomical' Surge Leads to Quarantine Warning

By ALAN FEUER and BRIAN M. ROSENTHAL

The White House advised people who have passed through or left New York City that they should place themselves in a 14-day quarantine.

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