President Joe Biden has invited ten Republican Senators led by Susan Collins of Maine, opposed to Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, who put together an alternative. The group will meet with the President Monday in the White House at 5 PM.
CNN reports they have just revealed the framework of their legislation: a mere $618 billion bill, which is about one-third of what Democrats are proposing.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress it’s“critically important to act now” and to “act big” with their economic relief package. “In the long run, I believe the benefits will far outweigh the costs, especially if we care about helping people who have been struggling for a very long time.”
Republicans once again are refusing to help Americans who need help the most.
CNN adds the GOP proposal includes no state or local government aid, which Democrats will not accept.
Minutes ago Biden reissued a call to support his plan.
President Biden has been calling for unity. Inviting Republicans to the White House is a strong showing he is willing to work with them, but