Also Read | The Finance Commission doesn’t rock the federal boatDemocrats on Capitol Hill are working on translating Mr.
Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan, which bolsters unemployment aid, provides funds for vaccine distribution, and sends $1,400 checks to many Americans, among other measures, into legislation.“President Biden spoke about the need for the Congress to respond boldly and quickly," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) said Tuesday after the meeting.Mr.
Biden’s meeting with Democrats comes a day after a group of 10 Republicans pitched Mr. Biden on a $618 billion proposal during a White House meeting, calling for the administration to quickly pass a bipartisan package.