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House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill, Now Heads To Biden’s Desk For Signature To Become Law

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From USAtoday.com….

The Democratic-controlled House gave its final approval to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package Wednesday, sending the bill with $1,400 checks, billions to help schools and colleges reopen, and funding for vaccine distribution to the president for his signature.

The bill sailed through the House despite complaints from progressive Democrats who believed too many concessions were made to more moderate Democrats when the bill passed the Senate on Saturday. The final vote was 220-211, with one Democrat voting against the bill and all Republicans opposing it.

The House vote was the final legislative hurdle for the legislation. It now goes to Biden, who will sign the bill into law Friday, the White House said.

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