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Senate coronavirus package includes critical infrastructure coordination, election grants for states

By Sara Friedman / March 25, 2020

The Senate’s compromise coronavirus bill includes funding to boost Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency support for interagency coordination on critical infrastructure, $400 million in state election security grants, and funds to “enhance telework capabilities” across multiple agencies.

“This comprehensive package brings to bear the full resources of the federal government to protect the health and well-being of all Americans,” said the Senate Appropriations Committee a summary document on the legislation.

The Senate is aiming to approve the package today...


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