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by Swarajya Staff - Mar 7, 2021 12:57 PM
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The US Senate approves President Joe Biden s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package after a marathon debate.
Under the stimulus bill that is estimated to cost nearly one-tenth of US GDP, $300 in weekly unemployment benefits will be provided till Sept 2021 and a new round of mean-tested direct payments of $1,400 will be made to several Americans
The US Senate on Saturday (Mar 6) passed President Joe Biden s sweeping 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package after a marathon debate that commenced on Friday (Mar 5) and concluded on Saturday morning.
The Senate voted 50-49 along partisan political lines to pass the stimulus bill via budget reconciliation rules, which allow a simple majority to approve legislation in place of a filibuster-proof 60-vote threshold.
Read more about Pelosi, McConnell s homes vandalised as $2,000 stimulus remains stalled on Business Standard. McConnell s Louisville house was targeted with graffiti to its front door, with a message that read, "Where s my money" with additional paint sprayed on his window