Biden urges Senate to move fast on $1.9-trillion stimulus vote
Legislation that provides $1,400 direct payments to taxpayers, among other Covid support, narrowly passes in House and heads to the Senate
28 February 2021 - 23:42
Washington — President Joe Biden called on legislators to quickly approve his $1.9-trillion Covid-19 aid package, which passed the House of Representatives early on Saturday and heads to the Senate.
“It’s time to act,” Biden said in brief remarks at the White House, adding that an “overwhelming” percentage of the Americans support the legislation...
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