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Coronavirus Special Report: House votes to amend PPP

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, told CQ Roll Call that he expects House and Senate leaders to reach a deal on how small businesses can use a $660 billion lifeline provided in two previous economic relief laws through the Paycheck Protection Program administered by the Small Business Administration.
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, told CQ Roll Call that he expects House and Senate leaders to reach a deal on how small businesses can use a $660 billion lifeline provided in two previous economic relief laws through the Paycheck Protection Program administered by the Small Business Administration. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Jason Dick and Evan Campbell
Posted May 28, 2020 at 5:43pm

In this episode we delve into why the House passed some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, how proxy voting is faring and the latest on health care policy news, including a look at opioid deaths since the pandemic broke out.

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