Thune says U.S. government should put life before economy
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Thune: Coronavirus needs to be dealt with before giving the 'all clear'
The economic relief bill the Senate is debating would be among the most expensive pieces of legislation in U.S. history. Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss which provisions are still being negotiated and why, unlike President Trump, he believes government should prioritize health concerns over economic ones in the national fight against coronavirus.
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Thune says U.S. government should put life before economy
Clip: 3/24/2020 | 6m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
The economic relief bill the Senate is debating would be among the most expensive pieces of legislation in U.S. history. Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss which provisions are still being negotiated and why, unlike President Trump, he believes government should prioritize health concerns over economic ones in the national fight against coronavirus.
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