U.S. Senate votes to begin debate on Biden COVID-19 relief bill

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The U.S. Senate voted along party lines to take up President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill

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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to take up President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, setting up what is likely to be a contentious, days-long debate over the merits of the sweeping package.

A vote on final passage could come over the weekend. Republicans are expected to use procedural tricks to drag out the process for as long as possible. “The time is now to move forward with big, bold, strong relief for the American people,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said. Senate Democrats on Wednesday tightened criteria for stimulus checks so fewer high-income households would qualify.

“Small states will secure at least as much as they did in the CARES Act,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden told reporters.Democrats also added $10 billion for infrastructure, $8.5 billion for health providers and expanded health-care subsidies for those who lose their jobs.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the package contains too many provisions that would not directly go towards fighting a pandemic that has killed nearly 520,000 Americans and left millions more jobless.

Democrats hope Biden can sign it into law before March 14, when some of the current benefits run out.

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julibriskman The GOP will vote against the sun coming up tomorrow. Assholes!

Bet he doesn't hold up the paper checks because he wants his name on them, like Trump did. Hoopa, I'm still so very happy Trump's not on Twitter!

Great

Recently my friend's baby was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia & needs a stem cell transplant. Jason & his wife are first-time parents caring for a sick baby & could use some help. If you are in a place to donate or share, it would be appreciated.

Senate must get approval of twitter and facebook.

OUR USA Grand Pa

Cool, now where's the other 600?

...and the Gasoline in the USA is 5.45 $ a gallon. Incredible !!!

300b for families, the rest is bs

In case your wondering what Biden’s pimps are up to today...

I appreciate this man 😋 I share the good news to the world I made it out for the very first time with him William_lil2 ...

又发钱了。

vaccine or no vaccine excercise... fresh air and Sunlight known to provide vitaminD is proved to help your body build antibodies to help you battle COVID19

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