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President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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By / Las Vegas Review-Journal
April 9, 2020 - 2:01 pm
 
Updated April 9, 2020 - 4:38 pm

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday held separate phone calls with Senate Republicans and Democrats in an unsuccessful attempt to win passage of an additional $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program.

Meanwhile, the White House dropped hints at restarting an economy that has ground to a halt amid measures designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, measures that have sent unemployment claims skyrocketing.

The daily Coronavirus Task Force briefing is beginning soon.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@reviewjournal.com or 202-662-7391. Follow @DebraJSaunders on Twitter.

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