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Sen. John McCain released a statement Thursday saying he will support the GOP tax cuts bill: "I believe this legislation, though far from perfect, would enhance American competitiveness, boost the economy, and provide long overdue tax relief for middle class families."
Why it matters: This bill sure seems likely to pass the Senate, where it then goes to conference.
A migrant worker on the move with his child, in Gurugram, India. Photo: Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times via Getty
Few moments better capture the world into which we've slipped than the decision of one man to order 1.4 billion into lockdown.
Why it matters: India’s three-week lockdown is the largest ever attempted, and it sparked South Asia's greatest migration since partition in 1947. While the economic effects could be devastating, the public health crisis it's intended to fend off could be more destructive still.
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The Pentagon on Monday announced the death of a member of the New Jersey National Guard who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Why it matters: It's the first U.S. service member — active, reserve or Guard — to die from the virus, according to the Pentagon. The guardsman passed away on Saturday after being hospitalized for the novel coronavirus on March 21.