House Puts $1.9 Trillion Stimulus on Fast Track, With No G.O.P. Votes
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Feb. 22, 2021, 9:09 a.m. ETFeb. 22, 2021, 9:09 a.m. ET
“I see enormous pain in this country,” said President Biden, who is pushing forward with his plan over Republican objections. Democrats advanced with plans to begin drafting the aid package next week and speed it through the House by the end of the month.
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