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Erie, Niagara Counties could receive nearly $800 million as part of the American Rescue Plan
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Light shines on the U.S. Capitol dome Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Erie and Niagara counties could receive nearly $800 million as part of the American Rescue Plan.
In a release sent to 7 Eyewitness News, Congressman Brian Higgins office said President Joe Biden s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes more that $792 million earmarked for communities in both Erie and Niagara Counties.
âOver the last year, our communities have borne the brunt of costs and duties associated with responding to the pandemic and this work continues today,â said Congressman Higgins. âIt is the responsibility of the federal government to provide states and regions with disaster relief during times of national emergency.â