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Senate debate intensifies ahead of votes on COVID relief

The latest jobs report showed a surprising rebound in the labor market, with employers adding a net of 379,000 new jobs in February. And the unemployment rate fell a tenth of a percentage point, to 6.2 percent. The dip in unemployment comes as the Senate debates a massive coronavirus relief bill, poised to bring economic aid to millions struggling during the pandemic. Lisa Desjardins reports.