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US may use Defense Production Act to boost supplies of coronavirus protective gear


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US may use Defense Production Act to boost supplies of coronavirus protective gear

The Trump administration is considering using special executive powers to ramp up U.S. production of protective face masks and clothing to combat the domestic spread of coronavirus. read more...



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