Lawmakers are trying to find a path forward on moving Mr. Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package through Congress.
Mr. Biden also joined House Democrats on their conference call earlier in the day to talk about his plan.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus, said Mr. Biden was clear that direct payments of up to $1,400 per person needed to be part of the package.
“He talked about the importance of bipartisanship, but framed it in my view in the broadest possible context,” the New York Democrat said.
Congressional Democrats are pressing forward this week on passing a budget resolution to unlock a fast-track tool that would allow them to pass a package without needing to win over any Republicans.
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$25 billion restaurant relief program will go in federal Covid bill
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
By Emilie Munson | Times Union, Albany
Washington Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s plan for $25 billion in grants for struggling restaurants will be included in the Covid-19 relief bill that Congress is preparing to pass in the next few weeks.
“Restaurants and bars, like our arts venues, are the places that suffered the most because when people can’t go out, they don’t go to restaurants,” Schumer, D- N.Y., told the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce on Friday. “They need special help, not just the small business help. . It’s one of my very highest priorities.”
COVID relief bill to include $25 billion in grants for restaurants
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
By Emilie Munson | Times Union, Albany
Washington Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s plan for $25 billion in grants for struggling restaurants will be included in the Covid-19 relief bill that Congress is preparing to pass in the next few weeks.
“Restaurants and bars, like our arts venues, are the places that suffered the most because when people can’t go out, they don’t go to restaurants,” Schumer, D- N.Y., told the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce on Friday. “They need special help, not just the small business help. . It’s one of my very highest priorities.”
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