In a video speech to European leaders, the president declares, ‘This is a global existential crisis, and all of us will suffer if we fail.’
President Biden
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Maine Voices: Biden’s relief bill – good economics, even better politics?
The proposal provides a safety net to businesses, workers and local governments and supports a ‘whole of government’ strategy to control and end the pandemic.
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Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan moves toward House vote next week
The plan includes $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans, enhanced unemployment benefits and billions for state governments.
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Here are some of the highlights of Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill
A Democratic-led effort to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package is moving ahead.
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Focus on Capitol Hill turns to passing Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
Biden is participating in a CNN town hall Tuesday night to discuss the coronavirus, the economy and other issues. He is likely to use the opportunity to promote his relief plan.
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Biden extends pandemic help for homeowners, renters wait
The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had been set to expire on March 31.
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Another View: Biden should make first move to revive Iran nuclear deal
Amid an escalating crisis, the president needs to reverse one of Donald Trump’s worst blunders.
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Governors, mayors need $350 billion to fight COVID-19, Biden says
Republican lawmakers have stressed that some past aid to state and local governments remains unspent and revenues have rebounded after slumping when the coronavirus first hit.
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White House suspends senior press aide accused of threatening reporter
Deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo was suspended for one week without pay after he allegedly used derogatory language and threatened a reporter for Politico.
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Biden ends emergency declaration at U.S.-Mexico border, where thousands of troops remain
The emergency declaration by President Donald Trump included siphoning billions from the Defense Department to construct a border wall.