U.S. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler addresses Lewis County citizens in this file photo. Congress approved a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, sending what has been termed the “American Rescue Plan” to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval.
The process of getting more relief to Americans suffering during the pandemic has been fraught with partisan politics, and the package was pushed through with virtually no Republican support.
Once signed, the bill will send many Americans $1,400 stimulus checks. The bill also broadens unemployment benefits, beefs up programs like food stamps and those for struggling businesses, directs aid to child care […]
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