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March 23, 2020

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – March 23, 2020

  • President Trump says that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months.
  • Senate talks continue but no deal yet on a two trillion dollar coronavirus economic package.
  • Airport baggage handler, janitors and other contract staff say they need to be included in an economic rescue deal.
  • Jewish-led activists call on Governor Newsom to release immigrants held in federal detention centers in the state.
  • San Francisco Supervisors want the city’s empty hotel rooms to house homeless residents during the coronavirus crisis.
  • The rush to buy guns leads to warnings about safe storage procedures.

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