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  • Democrats' $1.9 trillion stimulus clears key House panel, now on course for floor vote within days

    11 days ago - By Business Insider

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks to reporters outside the West Wing after she and House Democratic leaders, including Rep. John Yarmuth , Majority Leader Steny Hoyer , Rep. Nydia Velazquez and others, met with President Joe Biden to discuss coronavirus relief legislation at the White House February 5, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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    The House Budget Committee voted to advance Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus along party lines on Monday.
    The Democratic plan is on course to get a floor vote either Friday or Saturday.
    President Joe Biden said on Monday that he's...
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  • Democrats want to enact a new stimulus package within weeks. Here's the possible calendar for passage of $1,400 direct payments

    11 days ago - By Business Insider

    House Democrats, led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
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    Democrats want to pass Joe Biden's rescue package within weeks.
    Final passage could come in early March, before the expiration of enhanced unemployment insurance.
    Here is a stimulus timeline with possible floor votes.
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    Democrats aim to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic rescue plan in only a matter of weeks. The House Budget Committee kicked off a markup session on Monday afternoon which is set to last at least...
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