Lawmakers look to head-off gridlock over Biden s COVID stimulus plan
Moderate lawmakers, many of whom played a pivotal role in brokering a bipartisan compromise during the last round of coronavirus relief negotiations, are expected to meet Sunday as President Joe Biden s administration attempts to pass an ambitious legislative agenda. Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan and several other significant proposals on immigration and infrastructure spending that will require congressional approval. But in a Senate split 50-50 between both parties, Democrats will need Republican votes in order to pass any major proposals at least ten Republican votes are needed to break a filibuster and advance any legislation, assuming all Democrats vote for the legislation. The group invited to a call with National Economic Council Director Brian Deese includes Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., Angus King, I-Maine, Susan Collins, R-Maine, Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Reps. J
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Katy Perry has closed the events for Joe Biden s Inauguration Day with a sumptuous performance and fireworks, leaving many viewers in tears.
The primetime special, Celebrating America, which was hosted by Hollywood legend Tom Hanks, was the finale to a historic day in the United States.
There was only one way it could all end as well, with Katy Perry singing her 2010 smash hit Firework, as the Washington DC night sky was lit up by exploding fireworks.
The Grammy-nominated pop star wore a stunning red, white and blue gown, as she finished the night how Lady Gaga started it, with a showstopping dress selection.
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