(NPR) White House Looks Outside Washington For Republicans Who Back COVID-19 Aid Plan

White House Looks Outside Washington For Republicans Who Back COVID-19 Aid Plan

Cedric Richmond, seen here in a file photo, says the White House sees bipartisan support for the sprawling COVID-19 relief package — despite what Republicans in Congress are saying.



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White House Looks Outside Washington For Republicans Who Back COVID-19 Aid Plan

In dozens of local TV interviews, Zoom meetings and conference calls, the Biden administration is trying to build support for its $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.