As expected, the House passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on a vote of 220 to 211. No Republicans voted in favor of the bill. This latest COVID-19 relief bill includes $1,400 in direct payments to qualifying Americans, more state and federal assistance and also extends federal unemployment benefits. This does not include direct payments to farmers. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law on Friday. Read more.
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