(NPR) Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted

Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted

Delaware Democratic Sen. Chris Coons talks to reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday.



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Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted

The president told House Democrats he would not back down from providing $1,400 direct payments in the coronavirus aid package, but suggests checks could be targeted, a proposal Republicans pushed.