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WASHINGTON — The two top U.S. congressional Democrats urged President Donald Trump on Sunday to act quicker to protect workers affected by the deadly coronavirus, including free testing for the virus and paid sick leave for those under quarantine orders or caring for children kept home by school closures.

“President Trump continues to manufacture needless chaos within his administration and it is hampering the government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak,” House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement.

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“The administration must move more quickly and seriously to address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on the financial security of America’s families,” they added.

The two called for steps to protect workers, including making coronavirus tests available for all Americans who need one, expanding the U.S. food stamp program and ensuring patients be reimbursed for any non-covered coronavirus-related costs.