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Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/18

A reporter wears a face mask during Senate Republican Policy luncheon in Russell Building. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attended to discuss the coronavirus relief package.
A reporter wears a face mask during Senate Republican Policy luncheon in Russell Building. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attended to discuss the coronavirus relief package. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick and Evan Campbell
Posted March 18, 2020 at 5:00am

CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday. Find out more about the next stimulus package being discussed in Washington, plus the Defense secretary’s response to a call for the Army Corps of Engineers to assist with pandemic response.

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