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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is among the more than 280 mayors calling on congressional leaders to “take immediate action” on coronavirus relief legislation proposed by President Joe Biden.
The legislation, called the American Rescue Plan, would provide $350 billion to state and local governments.
“Providing direct, flexible aid to cities is the most efficient and immediate way to help families and their communities who have been suffering for far too long,” a letter by the U.S. Conference of Mayors says.
Among Pennsylvania’s cities, Peduto was joined by Monessen Mayor Matthew Shorraw, Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez, Easton Mayor Salvatore Panto, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti in signing the letter.