COVID-19 Relief

The Senate will debate a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill and aim to pass it using a process that avoids a Republican filibuster. A battle over efforts to raise the minimum wage still splits Democrats.

The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez met with other U.S. mayors Friday at the White House to discuss President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.

After the meeting, the White House said the president "will not slow down work on this urgent crisis response, and will not settle for a package that fails to meet the moment."

The new massive coronavirus relief bill that President Trump signed on Sunday also includes extended support for unemployed people.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the $2,000 relief checks have "no realistic path" in the Senate on their own. He has tied them to other provisions that Democrats blast as partisan.

Congressional leaders took seven months to negotiate the $900 billion package, which was passed with overwhelming majorities that could overturn a presidential veto.

It includes up to $600 per adult and child, as well as funds for small businesses.

Congressional leaders returned to familiar ground Saturday, digging in on opposite sides of a stalemate over a coronavirus relief package they all is badly needed to help struggling Americans.

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