When Alabama Trucking Association President and CEO Mark M. Colson talks about those serving the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, he realizes a lot of people are helping that might not get the attention.
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Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan
The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package
Partial highlights of a roughly $2.2 trillion package to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Daily News Digest – March 25, 2020
Ivey: no plans for statewide shelter-in-place; Bham says make it so; North Alabama tornado; Unemployment claims spike; White House, Congress reach deal on stimulus; Alabamians encouraged to give blood
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Ivey: No shelter-in-place order needed for state right now
Gov. Kay Ivey said on Tuesday that she has no plans as of now to issue a shelter-in-place order for the state to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Meanwhile, Alabama's most populated city has issued just such an order for its residents.
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Alabamians encouraged to give blood
It’s safe to donate blood – and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, donation centers say blood supplies are needed statewide.
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Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.
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White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Possible twister: Damage reports at Mississippi-Alabama line
A suspected tornado heavily damaged a store and other structures Tuesday in northern Mississippi and Alabama as a severe storm system crossed the Deep South, authorities said.
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Alabama unemployment claims skyrocket amid pandemic
Thousands of Alabamians are filing for unemployment benefits, sometimes overwhelming the state application system, as the coronavirus pandemic causes workplaces to temporarily close or reduce operations.