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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks to reporters after a bill enrollment ceremony for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, after it passed in the House, in Washington.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks to reporters after a bill enrollment ceremony for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, after it passed in the House, in Washington. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
By Shawn Zeller and Evan Campbell
Posted March 27, 2020 at 5:59pm

Tonight: We take you inside the Capitol, where lawmakers cleared for the president’s signature a historic stimulus package of more than $2.2 trillion for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not without drama and tension. We also bring you up to date on the latest health policy news.

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