World Democrats block key vote on $2 trillion coronavirus bill as Senate floor erupts with partisan anger

A man walks around a local park in Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S., on March 22.

Passengers ride a subway after the city's emergency alert level for COVID-19 was downgraded, in Shanghai, China, on March 23.

People sit on social distancing benches at a bus station in Thailand on March 22.

People clean their hands with hand sanitizer before entering the area to view the Tokyo Olympic flame on display at Ofunato, Japan, on March 23.

Workers spray disinfectant solution near a Simón Bolívar Statue in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 22.

People walk on a pedestrian street near Zócalo, in Mexico City, Mexico, on March 22.

People queue outside a benefits payment center in Sydney, Australia, on March 23.

An empty avenue is seen after the government of Guatemala announced curfews in Guatemala City, on March 22.

A man plays guitar and sings to his neighbors from his balcony two days after California’s Governor Gavin Newsom implemented a state wide "stay at home order" in Oakland, California, U.S., on March 21.

A man walks past posters promoting the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on March 23.

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government office in Japan on March 23.

Australian senators practice social distancing as they attend a scaled-down session in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 23.

A sign on Interstate 5 advises people to stay home and limit travel, in Lakewood, Washington, U.S., on March 22.

Cuban doctors receive Cuban and Italian flags during a farewell ceremony before departing to Italy to assist, in Havana, Cuba, on March 21.

A member of the Royal Malaysia Police checks a document on a vehicle entering the city during the control of movement in Kuala Lumpur on March 22.

A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India, on March 22.

Trajineras (boats) are parked in Xochimilco due to a lack of clients as Mexico's health ministry urged people to maintain a "healthy distance" to avoid infection, in Mexico City, Mexico, on March 21.

DJ and event producer Nash Petrovic live streams a set from his roof in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., on March 21.

A health worker wearing a facemask checks the body temperature of passengers leaving from the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22.

A bus drives on an empty street as people abide by the mandatory 12-day social isolation, to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 21.

A man walks along a usually busy Fremont Street after casinos were ordered to shut down in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on March 21.

People shelter in their suburban homes in San Marcos, California, U.S., on March 21.

Workers in protective suits walk on the street during the national quarantine in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 21.

Journalists practice social distancing outside a meeting to wrap up work on coronavirus economic aid legislation in Washington, D.C., U.S., on March 21.

A water cannon of the Bolivarian National Riot Police sprays disinfectant into the streets during the national quarantine in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 21.

People line up to enter a supermarket, after Bolivia's interim government announced a countrywide mandatory quarantine for 14 days in La Paz, Bolivia, on March 21.

A view of an empty Bondi Beach in Australia after authorities closed the popular spot on March 22.

A woman walks through an empty street outside the Public Market, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on March 20.

People applaud during the inauguration of the intensive care tent of a newly operative field hospital, financed by U.S. disaster relief NGO Samaritan's Purse, for coronavirus patients, in Milan, Italy, on March 20.

A customer wearing a face mask stands next to partially empty shelves of instant noodles at a supermarket, following COVID-19 outbreak, in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 21.

Health workers wearing facemasks spray disinfectant at the corporation office in Chennai, India, on March 20.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern holds up information on COVID-19 alert levels during a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand, on March 21.

An elderly woman wearing a protective face mask is sprayed with a disinfectant bleach solution by a soldier at the entrance of a food market in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 20.

Health services staff members protest outside the Txagorritxu Hospital demanding more protection equipment, after a Spanish nurse died the previous day from COVID-19, in Vitoria, Spain, on March 20.

A man wearing a face mask directs the homeless for food donations, a day after California's Governor Gavin Newsom implemented a statewide "stay at home order" directing the state's nearly 40 million residents to stay in their homes for the foreseeable future in the face of the fast-spreading coronavirus disease, outside the Glide Memorial Methodist Church in San Francisco, California, U.S., on March 20.

A sign urging commuters to avoid gatherings, reduce crowding and to wash hands is seen in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., on March 19.

A worker wearing protective gear disinfects a shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20.

A traffic sign beside a motorway reads "Schleswig-Holstein is closed for tourists," amid the outbreak of COVID-19, in Hamburg, Germany, on March 20.

A woman uses a hand sanitizer dispenser on the beach in Santa Monica, California, U.S., on March 19.

A restaurant is seen empty amid the COVID-19 outbreak in São Paulo, Brazil, on March 19.

A woman checks the temperature of a man at the entrance of American University, in Managua, Nicaragua, on March 19, after the country reported its first case of coronavirus.

An airport security worker wearing protective gear looks at a screen showing international departures at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China on March 19.

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Vice President Mike Pence attend a teleconference with governors to discuss partnerships to “prepare, mitigate and respond to COVID-19," at the headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amid coronavirus fears, in Washington, D.C., U.S. on March 19.

Canadian Border Services Agency officers stand in front of two closed checkpoints after it was announced that the border would close to "non-essential traffic" to combat the spread of novel coronavirus disease, at the U.S.-Canada border crossing at the Thousand Islands Bridge in Lansdowne, Canada, on March 19.

City workers wearing protective suits disinfect a street in Manila, Philippines, on March 19.

A woman carries out an exercise class for her neighbors from her balcony while they cannot leave their homes due to the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Rome, Italy, on March 18.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer is lit up in the colors of the countries that are affected by the coronavirus outbreak, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 18.

People walk along the Las Vegas Strip, devoid of the usual crowds after casinos were ordered to shut down, in Nevada, U.S., on March 18.

A passenger on board a quiet Jubilee Line tube train, as commuters switch to working from home and people are urged to avoid social contact to prevent the spread of coronavirus, in London, England, on March 18. 

White House coronavirus plan aims to send $2,000 to many Americans, includes $300 billion for small businesses

White House coronavirus plan aims to send $2,000 to many Americans, includes $300 billion for small businesses in the plan would be to help firms continue paying employees, as there has already been a wave of layoffs, particularly at restaurants and other companies where business was suddenly halted as millions of Americans began staying at home under government warnings about contagion. Read the documents Full PDF These credits, which Treasury is calling “Small Business Interruption Loans,” would come with a 100 percent government guarantee.

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Because it's partisan to put people before corporations.

A worker wearing a protective suit disinfects a customer's hands at the entrance of a public market in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 18.

England's Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses a news conference to give a daily update on the government's response to the outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19, inside 10 Downing Street in London, England, on March 18.

A sign that reads "Items per customer limited to 3" is seen in a supermarket, as the government announced measures to alleviate the effect of the deadly virus, in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador, on March 18.

A commuter wears a mask as a precaution whilst travelling on an underground metro train in the morning in central London, England, on March 18.

A sign in the window of a Pret A Manger in London, England, tells customers that the seating area is closed and the store is takeaway service only due to the COVID-19 outbreak, on March 18. 

People, wearing face masks as a preventive measure, wait to cross a road in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 17.

Senate falls far short of votes needed to advance coronavirus bill as clash between Republicans and Democrats intensifies

A nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill to save the nation's economy from the coronavirus outbreak faces key decisions on Capitol Hill amid sparring between Republicans and Democrats.Lawmakers had hoped to pass the enormous $1.8 trillion (1$= AU$ 3.14 trillion) bill by Monday but Sunday night they were scrambling to revive talks, with the stock market poised for another sharp drop and households and businesses fretting about an uncertain future.

Senate Democrats have blocked for the second time the procedural vote on the stimulus bill , intended to help While Senate Democrats had initially supported the stimulus, Pelosi announced her competing bill at the eleventh hour, pushing for several of the coronavirus -unrelated provisions to be

Senate Democrats on Sunday and Monday blocked procedural votes to advance a nearly $ 2 trillion stimulus package aimed at alleviating some of the economic hardships that the coronavirus pandemic has placed on the American workforce. The package will include individual checks for Americans—the

A man waits for his flight as he wears protective mask, at the airport in Málaga, Spain, on March 17.

A Red Cross personnel sprays disinfectant at a department store in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 17.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media at a press conference following a COVID-19 financial response package announcement, in Wellington, New Zealand, on March 17.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with G7 leaders during a teleconference while under self-isolation, due to his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau testing positive for COVID-19, in his home at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Canada, on March 16.

Expatriates returning from Egypt, Syria and Lebanon arrive to be re-tested at a health ministry containment and screening zone for COVID-19, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on March 16.

Pelosi’s $2.5 Trillion Virus Bill Delays Mortgage, Car Payments

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a $2.5 trillion virus economic stimulus plan in a bid to shape negotiations on a Senate measure that stalled on Monday, triggering a sell-off in U.S. equities markets. Pelosi’s 1,400-page bill would have broad implications for the financial sector. It would force lenders to grant a temporary reprieve from mortgage and car payments and credit card bills. It would order the Federal Reserve to provide loan servicers with liquidity to allow borrowers to stop paying their mortgages for up to 360 days.

Local workers clean the streets as a precautionary measure in Concepción, Chile, on March 16.

A resident wearing a facemask walks past a graffiti of Buddha wearing a facemask, in Mumbai, India, on March 16.

A worker in a protective suit sprays disinfectants near Al-Abbas shrine as a precaution against the outbreak of coronavirus, in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, on March 15.

A worker closes a restaurant early due to COVID-19 related restrictions in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on March 15.

A deliveryman rides an electric scooter in the empty Larios street during the partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, in Malaga, Spain, on March 15.

Police officers and troops are seen wearing face masks as they stand guard at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Metro Manila, Philippines, on March 15, as authorities began implementing a lockdown in Manila.

Tempers rise in U.S. Senate as vote nears on $2 trillion coronavirus bill

U.S. senators were set to vote on Wednesday on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although critics from the right and left threatened to hold up the bill. Top aides to Republican President Donald Trump and senior Senate Republicans and Democrats said they agreed on the unprecedented stimulus bill in the early hours of Wednesday after five days of talks.The massive bill includes a $500 billion fund to help hard-hit industries and a comparable amount for direct payments of up to $3,000 apiece to millions of U.S. families.

People wearing face masks are seen near the Venezuelan-Colombia border after the Colombian government decided to close the Simón Bolívar International Bridge as a preventive measure, in San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela, on March 14.

A woman has her body temperature checked at an outpatient hospital in Moscow, Russia, on March 14.

A student demonstrates how to wash hands during an awareness campaign about COVID-19 at a school in Chennai, India, on March 14.

A girl leans out of a window to applaud in Milan, Italy, on March 14, as a sign of solidarity in response to calls circulating on social media for people to ''gather'' on their balconies at certain hours, either to play music or to give each other a round of applause.

A pharmacist fixes a banner in Catalan, which reads "No masks, no alcohol, no clear hand gel" in a pharmacy in Barcelona, Spain, on March 14.

A sign indicates that the National Gallery of Art has been closed to the public due to the coronavirus threat in Washington D.C., U.S., on March 14.

A video displays a message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that reads "Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands" on the Gallery Place Metro subway train platform in Washington, D.C., U.S., on March 13.

Firefighters disinfect a street in western Tehran, Iran, on March 13.

House passes $2 trillion coronavirus bill as problems for households and businesses continue to mount

President Trump has vowed to sign the bill into law immediately.The House of Representatives voted Friday to approve a massive $US2 trillion ($AU3.2 trillion) stimulus bill that policy makers hope will blunt the economic destruction of the coronavirus pandemic, sending the legislation to President Trump for enactment.

The Eiffel Tower is seen next to a board that reads: “In the context of the COVID-19 the Eiffel Tower closes today from 9pm for an indefinite period of time” in Paris, France, on March 13.

People hoping to leave Manila before it is placed on lockdown flock at a bus station in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines, on March 13.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers a statement on a coronavirus economic aid package ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives at Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., on March 13.

A man takes a picture of a poster of the artist TVBoy depicting Uncle Sam calling on people to stay home on March 13, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. 

Visitors take photos at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, U.S., on March 13. Disneyland is closing its doors for the rest of the month, shuttering one of the state's best-known attractions.

Peru's Alianza Lima and Argentina's Racing Club play the Copa Libertadores match at the Presidente Perón Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 12. The match was played in an empty, closed-door stadium as part of the government's measures to contain transmission of coronavirus.

A misting machine sprays anti-septic solution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at a public school in Marikina, Philippines, on March 13. 

A general view of the pit lane as the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled after a McLaren team member tested positive for coronavirus in Melbourne, Australia, on March 13.

A nearly deserted view of the Red Fort complex as people avoid crowded places in New Delhi, India, on March 12.

A sign that reads 'Closed for tours and visits in view of COVID-19 situation' hangs outside the Masjid Sultan in Singapore on March 13. 

People coming from Venezuela with protective face masks as a precautionary measure to avoid contracting the virus, show their documents on the border at Simon Bolivar International Bridge, in Cucuta, Colombia, on March 12.     

People line up to purchase goods at a downtown Trader Joe's as more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Manhattan, in New York City, New York, U.S. on March 12.   

Fans leave the Golden 1 Center after an NBA game between New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings was postponed in Sacramento, California, U.S., on March 11. 

Protesters in Mexico block lanes at Arizona border crossing to demand stricter coronavirus screenings

Protesters on the Mexican side of the border with the United States blocked the crossing due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. For most people the virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms . For others it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. 21/55 SLIDES © Ross D. Franklin, AP People shop in a mostly closed market in Jerusalem, Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Customers shop inside a wholesale store as measures were put in due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, in San Salvador, El Salvador, on March 11.

Cleaning crew have their masks wiped down after they come out of Life Care Center of Kirkland in Washington, U.S., on March 11.

Employees from a disinfection service company sanitize a subway car depot amid coronavirus outbreak in Seoul, South Korea, on March 11.

A COVID-19 testing center at the Reactivating the Repat Hospital is seen on March 11 in Adelaide, Australia. Patients book ahead, then arrive and stay in their vehicle and wait to be swabbed by nurses before driving off. Test results are then sent to the patient's GP later.

Chinese President Xi Jinping learns about the hospital's operations, treatment of patients, protection for medical workers and scientific research at the Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan, China, on March 10.

Palestinian workers disinfect a public park in Gaza City, Gaza, on March 10.

A medical official walks inside a plane while taking the body temperature of passengers, who arrived on a flight from New York City, New York, U.S., at the Boryspil International Airport outside Kiev, Ukraine, on March 10.

Race goers use hand sanitiser installed at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, England, on March 10.

A passenger from the Grand Princess, a cruise ship carrying multiple people who have tested positive for COVID-19 washes his hands before boarding a chartered plane in Oakland, California, U.S., on March 10.

Voters arrive with masks at Warren E. Bow Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on March 10.

A health worker sprays disinfectant outside the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 10.

A woman wearing a protective face mask walks on an almost empty street in Yokohama, Japan, on March 10.

Passengers of the cruise ship Grand Princess look from the balconies of their cabins as tests for COVID-19 are conducted and arrangements are made to offload passengers while the vessel docks at the Port of Oakland, California, U.S., on March 9.

A man arriving into an office building gets his temperature measured by a private security guard in New Delhi, India, on March 9.

South Korean army soldiers spray disinfectant on a street in Seoul, South Korea, on March 9.

A mask-clad worker disinfects an area in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on March 9.

A steward walks inside the Allianz Stadium before the Serie A match between Juventus F.C. and Inter Milan was being played behind closed doors, in Turin, Italy, on March 8.

Passengers look out from balconies aboard the Grand Princess as it cruises a holding pattern about 25 miles off the coast of San Francisco, California, U.S. on March 8. At least 21 passengers on the ship have reportedly been affected with the coronavirus.

People in face masks walk on St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis delivers his weekly Angelus prayer via video, due to coronavirus concerns, in Vatican City on March 8.

Protesters are sprayed with disinfectant during a rally demanding women's right on the occasion of International Women's Day at Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 8.

A nurse shows her protective equipment at Villa Nueva hospital, where patients carrying the virus will be cared for, in Villa Nueva, Guatemala, on March 7.

Visitors wearing protective masks line up in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, on March 4. 

The U.S. White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah L. Birx attends a press briefing, as Vice President Mike Pence looks on, in the White House on March 2. As of March 3, six people had died in the state and at least 100 confirmed cases were reported across the country.

A Brazilian scientists, who is among those that concluded coronavirus DNA sequencing, inserts a tube into a portable device connected to a computer that decodes virus DNA, at the Tropical Medicine Institute of the São Paulo University Medical School in Brazil on March 2.

Rescue workers wearing masks and protective clothing check a man's temperature during a mock drill on handling suspected carriers of the coronavirus, in Peshawar, Pakistan, on March 2.

Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization (WHO) attends a news conference on the WHO-China Joint Mission on coronavirus in Beijing, on Feb. 24. 

U.N. Secretary General António Guterres speaks during an update on the situation at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, on Feb. 24. 

A reveler wears protective face mask at the Venice Carnival, the last days of which were called off after third death was reported in the country, in Italy on Feb. 23.

Buddhist monks wearing protective face masks pray during a blessing ceremony for the people affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Feb. 22.

Members of Red Cross board a Colombian Air Force plane that will evacuate the citizens from coronavirus-hit China, at the CATAM military base in Bogota, Colombia, on Feb. 22.

Indians who were airlifted from Wuhan wait to collect their release certificates before leaving the ITBP quarantine facility in New Delhi, India, on Feb. 17.

Military medics stand in a formation after deplaning from a transport aircraft of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) at the Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan, China, on Feb. 17.

A teacher gives a lecture with the help of her smart phone during an online class at a middle school in Donghai, China, on Feb. 17.

Pictures of Pakistani students studying in Wuhan, China, are displayed by their family members during a demonstration in Lahore, Pakistan, on Feb. 16. The family members are demanding the evacuation of their relatives.

Members of an emergency team participate in a drill to prepare for the potential arrival of passengers infected with the coronavirus at the Viru Viru International Airport, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on Feb. 6. 

Airport security staff checks passengers using a thermal sensor screen at the Hong Kong International Airport on Feb. 6. 

Workers in protective gear are seen on Japan Coast Guard boats in Yokohama, on Feb. 5, bringing patients from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship.

Beds are set up at an exhibition center, which was converted into a hospital, in Wuhan on Feb. 4. 

Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, takes part in a news conference after a meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee to discuss about the outbreak of Pneumonia in China and other countries due to the 2019-nCoV, in Geneva, on Jan. 22.

People are seen inside a store wearing face masks while shopping in a supermarket in Southampton, England, on March 18.