President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion plan to boost Covid-19 relief, including a national vaccination program and a $1,400 increase in direct payments to individuals.Biden plans a speech on Thursday evening to promote the plan, which will be a legislative priority when he takes office on Jan.
20.Dubbed the “American Rescue Plan,” it includes a $20 billion national vaccination program as well as steps to contain Covid-19 and to reopen schools.
It also would step up testing and contact tracing and provide sick leave.It includes $350 billion for state and local governments to make up for budget shortfalls, a key area of disagreement between Democratic and Republican leaders as talks dragged on for months.Other parts of the
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