WASHINGTON - A day after President Joe Biden signed into law his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package aimed at helping to defeat the virus and help the U.S.

economy, he is expected to celebrate its passage with a group of congressional leaders at the White House. A "bicameral" celebration is planned for the Rose Garden on Friday, which will include Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill — including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer."This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country," Biden said Thursday afternoon as he signed the bill in the Oval Office.Most noticeable to many Americans are provisions providing up to $1,400 in direct.

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A good boy again: Biden's dog will return to the White House

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Biden to mark St. Patrick's Day virtually with Irish prime minister, praise Good Friday Agreement

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Biden to mark St. Patrick's Day, praise Good Friday accord

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US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden

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In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses

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Biden: Cuomo should resign if investigation confirms claims

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US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks at the Pentagon Feb. 10, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Biden to hold first formal news conference next week

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Biden vows to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in just 10 days

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President Joe Biden to visit Delaware County on Tuesday

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Advocates seek Biden push on gun bills, but prospects iffy

WASHINGTON – After President Joe Biden’s giant COVID-19 relief bill passed Congress, he made a prime-time address to the nation and presided over a Rose Garden ceremony.

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Biden to join road show promoting relief plan with Pa. visit

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Doctors’ opinions on masking more important than Trump’s: Biden

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In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is

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First lady Jill Biden to visit Burlington County, NJ on Monday

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President Biden to name Sperling to oversee COVID-19 relief package

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Deb Haaland: Biden's pick for interior secretary faces final historic vote

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Biden, Harris and others to promote COVID-19 relief plan's benefits

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Biden, Harris and others to promote relief plan's benefits

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Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation

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Biden declines to call for Cuomo to resign, awaits probe

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Rescue aid package may reduce inequality, but for how long?

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Biden played 'sheriff' on '09 aid, now salesman on COVID law

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Democrats find support for Biden in small-city America

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Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits

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US surpasses COVID-19 vaccine milestone of 100 million shots administered

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IRS says new round of COVID relief payments on the way

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Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend

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Wolf confident Pa. will meet Biden’s directive to make everyone eligible for a vaccine by May 1

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White House: All US adults to be eligible for COVID vaccine by May 1

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Biden says “fastidious oversight” needed to ensure “no waste or fraud” in $1.9T COVID-19 relief package

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President orders all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1 as Florida reports 5,144 new COVID-19 cases

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Biden was Sheriff Joe on '09 aid, now salesman on COVID law

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Nonprofits hail anti-poverty aspects of COVID relief measure

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'Quad' countries to launch joint venture to boost Covid vaccine production

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COVID relief bill could permanently alter social safety net

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Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, and now things get tougher

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Biden aims for quicker shots, 'independence from this virus'

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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