(NPR) Democrats Tweak COVID-19 Relief Package In Hopes Of Speedy Senate Approval

Democrats Tweak COVID-19 Relief Package In Hopes Of Speedy Senate Approval

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Vice President Kamala Harris leaves the Capitol Thursday after casting a procedural vote to start debate on the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.



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Democrats Tweak COVID-19 Relief Package In Hopes Of Speedy Senate Approval

The new changes come after leaders agreed to narrow the income eligibility for those getting the next round of stimulus checks, as some moderate Democrats wanted. The Republicans' amendments are expected to fail.