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Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on US lockdown anniversary

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives gave final congressional approval to the measure on Wednesday, handing the Democratic president a major victory in the early months of his term

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"This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country," Biden said before signing | Photo: Shutterstock

Jeff Mason | Reuters Washington
President Joe Biden signed his $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on Thursday, commemorating the one-year anniversary of a US lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic with a measure designed to bring relief to Americans and boost the economy.

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives gave final congressional approval to the measure on Wednesday, handing the Democratic president a major victory in the early months of his term.
 
"This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country," Biden said before signing.
 
Biden signed the measure before a prime-time speech he plans later on Thursday to herald the anniversary of the