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More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week,;
Record jobless claims but Dems, GOP divide over rescue bill

By Alan Fram And Andrew Taylor Apr. 02, 2020 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 26, 2016, file photo the stage is reflected on a glass window on the suite level at Wells Fargo Arena as Timmy Kelly sings the national anthem before the start of the second day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Democrats delay nominating convention amid virus concerns

By Bill Barrow Apr. 02, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

A new AP-NORC poll finds majorities of Americans are concerned that the coronavirus outbreak will hurt the economy and small businesses. A much smaller segment are concerned about large companies.;
AP-NORC poll: Widespread support for virus relief package

By Emily Swanson And Josh Boak Apr. 02, 2020 02:04 PM EDT