US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, after signing the US$1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill during an enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs the US$1.9 trillion relief bill, accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer during an enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Washington. Previous NextA Congress riven along party lines approved the landmark US$1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph on legislation marshaling the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation. “Help is here,” Biden tweeted moments after the roll call, which ended with applause from Democratic lawmakers. “Today we have a decision to make of tremendous consequence,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “a decision that will make a difference for millions of Americans, saving lives and livelihoods.”

Source: The Standard March 11, 2021 01:42 UTC