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• Democrats and republicans spar over next coronavirus relief bill.
• New York’s COVID-19 death toll peaks for third consecutive day.
• California Governor defends sending PPE-personal protective equipment out of state.
• Lawmakers discuss vote by mail legislation during coronavirus pandemic
• Fast food workers in California strike for hazard pay and coronavirus protections.
• Health care workers back bill invoking Defense Production Act to produce PPE.
• California legislation would extend labor protections to domestic workers.
• Coronavirus outbreak at Santa Rita jail, spurs call to release some inmates.

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