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The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a $484bn coronavirus relief bill on Thursday, funding small businesses and hospitals and pushing the total spending response to the crisis to an unprecedented near $3tn. The measure passed the Democratic-led House by a vote of 388-5, with one member voting present. House members were meeting for the…

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (right) and other lawmakers were seen wearing masks and social distancing in the Capitol The US Congress has passed a new Covid-19 relief package totalling $484bn (£391bn), the fourth aid bill to clear Congress in response to the pandemic.The legislation, approved 388-5 by the House of…

The House on Tuesday overwhelming passed legislation on Thursday that will inject hundreds of billions more into a small business loan program. The vote was 388 to 5 on the legislation, with a total price tag of $484 billion. The Senate passed the bill earlier this week, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives on Capitol Hill wearing a mask. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives on Capitol Hill wearing a mask. Andrew Harnik/AP Updated at 7:00 p.m. ET The House approved the latest measure to prop up the U.S. economy and provide aid to the health…

The House of Representatives Thursday overwhelmingly passed a $484 billion relief package to rescue small businesses, help hospitals and to expand testing, sending the fourth bipartisan coronavirus bill to President Trump's desk.The legislation will deliver a $310 billion infusion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a forgivable loan program that ran out money last week amid skyrocketing demand…