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Soaring unemployment and dreams of an infrastructure program: This is your morning tip sheet.

Since President Trump vowed to tackle infrastructure during the 2016 campaign, it has been an elusive, bipartisan goal.

Leaders in Congress as well as President Trump are discussing a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure plan that could create thousands of jobs to salve an economy battered by the coronavirus.

Yale health experts take strong issue with an Op-Ed essay that suggested letting the virus run its course. Also: Senator Rand Paul’s error; public works projects; lagging on disability rights.

Let’s not repeat the slow and timid response to the financial crash of 1929.

Sewage systems and toilets are backing up as consumers clean their homes with disinfectant wipes and turn to paper towels, napkins and baby wipes to cope with the lack of toilet paper.

Organizations expect labor shortages — just as an influx of ill and unemployed people hit the emergency feeding system.

The coronavirus is pushing down growth and risking recession.

The economic impact of the coronavirus requires a stronger federal response. Congress needs to be careful about the timing.

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