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Senators, Biden Admin Officials Talk New Round of Coronavirus Relief

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   A group of U.S. senators held talks Sunday with Biden administration
   officials about the president's $1.9 billion coronavirus pandemic
   relief proposal andsaid they hopedto pass legislation before the start
   of an impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

   The lawmakers, from both the Democratic and Republican caucuses, said
   they agreed the priority right now is to speed COVID-19 vaccination and
   testing efforts.

   Some Republicans questioned the need for such a large spending package
   a month after Congress approved a $900 billion relief measure.

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