House votes to speed stimulus passage

 

House votes to speed stimulus passage after Biden meets with Dems



President Joe Biden met with Democrats on Wednesday because the House took its initiative toward passing his sprawling $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package through Congress with none Republican help.

The lower chamber approved a budget measure in the 218-212 vote, directing a dozen committees to start out drafting the pieces of Biden’s bill, including $1,400 stimulus checks, $350 billion in state and native aid and more controversial provisions, sort of a $15 wage hike.

Biden told Democrats earlier on Wednesday that he’s hospitable refining key elements of his nearly $2 trillion proposal, while stressing the urgency of delivering a huge relief bill quickly to the pandemic-stricken nation.

During a call with the House Democratic Caucus, Biden said he was willing to compromise on who is going to be eligible for subsequent round stimulus checks — but remained firm on the dimensions of the $1,400 payment, consistent with multiple sources on the decision .


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