WASHINGTON — The United States Congress has approved a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that takes aim at twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended the nation for the better part of a year. The package, which includes funding for transportation corridors, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11.
March 10, 2021stimulus
Government, Business, Breaking News 
President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on March 11. (Doug Mills/New York Times via Bloomberg News)
Congress OKs $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill
President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on March 11. (Doug Mills/New York Times via Bloomberg News) Government, Business, Safety, Fuel 
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Biden Faces Tougher Obstacles for Broad Relief Bill Sequel
Kevin Dietsch/Bloomberg NewsPresident Joe Biden’s soon-to-be-unveiled longer-term economic stimulus package is set for far tougher obstacles in Congress than the pandemic-relief bill that’s on the verge of squeaking through without a single Republican’s backing.
March 9, 2021 Government, Business 
President Joe Biden gestures while Vice President Kamala Harris stands behind him. (Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg News)
Biden’s Giant Stimulus to Easily Pass House, Democrats Say
President Joe Biden gestures while Vice President Kamala Harris stands behind him. (Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg News)President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion package will sail through the House when it takes up the bill on March 9, according to Democratic lawmakers and aides, even after proposals that progressives championed were scaled back.
March 8, 2021 Government, Business 
President Joe Biden and Transportation Pete Buttigieg meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and members of the House in the Oval Office on March 4. (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)
Biden Attempts Bipartisan Push for Infrastructure Package
President Joe Biden and Transportation Pete Buttigieg meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and members of the House in the Oval Office on March 4. (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting March 4 with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House.
March 5, 2021 Government, Business 
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the media on Capitol Hill on March 2. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)
Dems Trim Jobless Benefits, Senate Debates Virus Relief Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the media on Capitol Hill on March 2. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)Democrats agreed March 5 to pare back emergency jobless benefits but extend them for an extra month, bidding to solidify support as the Senate approached a voting marathon on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
March 5, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer answers questions at a past news conference. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
House to Vote on Virus Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer answers questions at a past news conference. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)WASHINGTON — Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Feb. 26, despite a setback that means a minimum wage boost is unlikely to be in the final version that reaches President Joe Biden.
February 26, 2021 Government, Business 
The U.S. Capitol building is seen at dawn on Feb. 9. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)
Democrats Put Biden Stimulus on 10-Day Fast Track for House Vote
The U.S. Capitol building is seen at dawn on Feb. 9. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)The House is aiming to vote Feb. 26 on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, as Democrats pivot quickly to their top priorities after Donald Trump’s impeachment trial ended in acquittal.
February 18, 2021 Government, Business 
Downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. (Dan Brouilette/Bloomberg News)
Main Street Lending Program Spent Only 3% of Total
Downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. (Dan Brouilette/Bloomberg News)The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program, which was designed to provide emergency support to midsize U.S. companies during the pandemic, lent out a total $17.5 billion — or just 3% of its potential capacity — according to data released Feb. 9 by the central bank.
February 9, 2021 Government, Business 
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Democrats Cut Off Relief Checks at $200,000 Household Income
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg NewsHouse Democrats are proposing to limit the next round of COVID-19 relief payments to households earning less than $200,000, after criticism that President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package would benefit the rich.
February 9, 2021 Government, Business 
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with House Democrats, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (right) on Feb. 5. (Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times via Bloomberg News)
Biden Signals Ditching GOP in Push for $1.9 Trillion Aid
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with House Democrats, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (right) on Feb. 5. (Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times via Bloomberg News)President Joe Biden gave his strongest indication yet that he will push for his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan without Republican support, saying that a weak jobs report shows the risk of doing “too little.”
February 5, 2021