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Localities below the half-million population threshold are in limbo.

Democratic leaders want add-ons and protections to make sure businesses in disadvantaged communities can participate.

The session would be held to decide what to do with $1.25 billon in federal stimulus money coming to the state.

The Navajo Nation in the U.S. Southwest has been hardest hit by the virus with more than 90 confirmed cases.

It caps days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.

The Senate is likely to pass the measure Wednesday afternoon.

A point of contention has been $500 billion for guaranteed loans to larger industries.

Markets are likely to remain extremely volatile as long as the coronavirus outbreak accelerates.

It would also funnel cash to businesses to help keep workers on payroll.

The Treasury plan would require approval by Congress.