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Biden Urges Congress to 'Do Something Big' to Spur Economy

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   President Joe Biden on Friday urged Congress to quickly pass his $1.9
   trillion coronavirus relief package, saying there are more signs the
   U.S. economy needs help to counter the effects of the ongoing pandemic.

   "We are going to be in a situation where it will take a long time" for
   the economy to fully recover, said Biden during a meeting with House
   Democratic leaders.

   "People are really feeling [in] the hole. They don't know how to get
   out. You've given them a lot of hope. '¦ We have the chance to do
   something big here."

   Biden's proposal includes new $1,400 stimulus checks for many
   Americans, as well as additional funding for food and nutrition and an
   extension on unemployment benefits.

   The Senate passed a budget resolution early Friday, marking a key step
   that will allow Democrats to pass a relief package without the threat
   of a filibuster from opposing Republicans, who say Biden's relief plan
   is too expensive. The House passed the resolution later in the day
   Friday.

   [1]Republican lawmakers have pushed to scale down the package, arguing
   that $1.9 trillion needlessly increases the federal deficit.

   The resolution passed 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting
   her first tie-breaking vote.

References

   1. https://wapo.st/2MuaaLN

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