Democrats have touted the $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill that U.S. President Joe Biden just signed into law as one of the most popular bills in decades, calling it a bold measure for people across the country that would significantly cut poverty and boost recover...
The Democrats' goal is to have COVID-19 relief approved by mid-March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires. The Senate, which Democrats control with a tie-breaking vote from the vice president, will consider the bill next. A look at some highlights of...
WASHINGTON (AP) — With time running out, lawmakers on Sunday closed in on a proposed COVID-19 relief bill that would provide roughly $300 in extra federal weekly unemployment benefits but not another round of $1,200 in direct payments to most Americans, leaving that issue for...
In stark contrast to previous COVID-19 relief bills, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, contains numerous provisions specifically aimed at supporting people with disabilities, especially those living at home with their parents or in need...
House Democrats passed a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on a mostly party-line vote early Saturday, sending the massive package to the Senate as lawmakers rush to provide a fresh round of aid before key unemployment programs expire. “Now, the bill moves to the United States Senate...
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Washington —The House is poised to take up the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate, teeing up the aid measure for President Biden's signature in the coming days. The sweeping legislation, known as the American Rescue Plan, made its way across the U.S. Capitol to...
Biden signs the $1.9-trillion COVID relief package into law, authorizing a massive infusion of federal aid aimed primarily at working families.March 11, 2021 12:02 PM PT Share Politics AdvertisementSubscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Follow Us X Instagram YouTube Facebook eNewspaper Coupons...
While none of this seems in any way related to Covid-19 relief, it wouldn’t be the first time either party has used the stimulus bills to fund its pet projects. A notable example from the first aid package was $25 million for the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC ...
Former President Barack Obama congratulated President Biden on the successful passage of the Covid-19 relief bill through the Senate, calling it “a reminder of why it’s so important to vote.” “Elections matter — and we’re seeing why,” Obama said in a series of tweets following the ...