(NPR) Biden Praises Senate Passage Of 'Desperately Needed' COVID-19 Relief Bill

Biden Praises Senate Passage Of 'Desperately Needed' COVID-19 Relief Bill

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President Biden speaks from the State Dining Room of the White House on Saturday, following the Senate's passage of his COVID-19 relief package by a 50-49 vote.



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Biden Praises Senate Passage Of 'Desperately Needed' COVID-19 Relief Bill

In remarks after a divided Senate approved his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, Biden credited dogged lawmakers and widespread public support with getting it across the finish line.