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Senate Votes On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, The Largest Aid Package In U.S. History

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The Senate votes on a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday. It's the largest stimulus package in U.S. history. The deal was reached Tuesday night after days of tense partisan negotiations.

Designed to save the economy from catastrophe, the package includes direct payments to American families and businesses. NPR's Claudia Grisales (@cgrisales) talks to host Robin Young about what's next for the stimulus bill.

This segment aired on March 25, 2020.

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