New York Republican Congressman John Katko has introduced a bill calling on President Joe Biden to declare a one-time federal holiday to raise awareness about the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage people to get the shot. Katko said “National COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness Day” would promote the rapid distribution of the shots, …
Read More »What Are The Next Steps For The Covid Relief Bill
On Saturday, the Senate passed President Biden‘s $1.9 trillion Covid Relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan. The legislation includes a direct payment of up to $1,400 for an individual, or $2,800 for a couple that files jointly, plus an additional $1,400 per dependent. It extends jobless benefits through …
Read More »Senate Passes Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill
After a 25-hour plus marathon voting session, the Senate has passed a $1.9 trillion covid relief package. The American Rescue Plan passed on a 50-49 party-line vote with no Republicans voting for the bill. Alaskan Republican Senator Dan Sullivan left Washington D.C on Friday to attend his father-in-law’s funeral, so Vice …
Read More »Biden’s Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan will Start From Scratch
President Joe Biden does not plan to adopt any of the Donald Trump administration’s coronavirus vaccine distribution plan. Sources close to the matter told CNN that Biden and his advisers are taking on a difficult unprecedented challenge as they transition into office. Still, they promise to make progress towards improvement …
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