Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House (UPDATED)

By Susan Cornwell, Reuters Posted on
2021-03-10T121948Z_3_LYNXMPEH290O1_RTROPTP_4_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-USA-CONGRESS-1024×681-1

The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in U.S. history, a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that gives President Joe Biden his first major victory in office.

The measure provides $400 billion for $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, $350 billion in aid to state and local governments, an expansion of the child tax credit and increased funding for vaccine distribution.

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Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House (UPDATED)

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