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Senate approves Biden’s virus rescue plan

A divided Senate narrowly approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, which is touted to be crucial to bring the country out of the economic doldrums. The bill has now to be approved by the House before Biden signs it and makes it a law. The aid, one of the biggest priorities of Joe Biden's presidency, will pump massive amounts of money into the economy. That includes one-time direct transfers of up to $1,400 for millions of Americans and a jobless aid of $300 a week until summer. The stimulus also includes funding