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• President Donald Trump issues several directives to curb coronavirus spread.
• Treasury Department pushes $500 million plan to give $2,000 to each resident.
• Senate passes $104 billion coronavirus relief bill-offering free testing and paid leave.
• Governor Gavin Newsom: schools could stay closed rest of school year.
• Silicon Valley lawmakers and leaders announce Silicon Valley Strong.
• ACLU urges low level prisoners be released to curb coronavirus spread.
• Los Angeles City Council takes actions to reduce spread of coronvirus.

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