Senate Debates Biden's COVID stimulus bill
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Democrats are racing to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, and money for local and state governments. While left-leaning articles highlight that after nine hours of Senate proceedings, Democrats reached a new compromise for the coronavirus relief package, right-leaning articles highlight that in the new package, Senate Democrats tightened eligibility for the $1,400 stimulus check payment.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that after nine hours of Senate proceedings, Democrats reached a new compromise for the coronavirus relief package, with moderate Democratic Senator Joe Manchin III agreeing to extend the existing $300 weekly unemployment benefit through September 6th. Manchin also agreed to provide tax relief benefits for households making under $150,000.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that the bill is currently being considered in the Senate, where lawmakers will offer changes and Republicans who oppose it are attempting to delay its passage in the chamber. The bill also dedicates $160 billion for vaccine development, distribution, and related needs.
A right-leaning article by Fox Business highlights that Senate Democrats came out with their own version of the coronavirus relief bill, which tightens eligibility for the $1,400 stimulus checks payment. The bill also does not include an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025.
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Senate moves forward with Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill after 9-hour holdup
The Washington Post