And the stimulus bill approves additional funds to help schools reopen, allow restaurants and businesses to stay afloat and assist state and local governments trying to meet their own financial needs. The GOP approach evinced the tough political climate that Biden is likely to face even after preaching political unity upon taking office. The bill now heads to Biden, who is expected to sign it Friday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. “For weeks now, an overwhelming percentage of Americans – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – have made it clear they support the American Rescue Plan. Today, with final passage in the House of Representatives, their voice has been heard,” Biden said in a statement.

Source: Washington Post March 10, 2021 14:15 UTC