The head of the House Progressive Caucus Saturday offered a statement of support in favor of the Senate version of the coronavirus legislation despite the weakening of some provisions that House liberals had fought for. SENATE NARROWLY PASSES COVID RELIEF BILL AFTER SLEEPLESS, TUMULTUOUS NIGHTJayapal's important endorsement comes as the House is set to vote Tuesday on the Senate version of the bill and Democrats can only afford to lose four votes. "As Bernie Sanders said, this is the most progressive bill he's ever seen pass since he's been here." BIDEN GIVES PREMATURE PAT ON THE BACK TO DEMOCRATS ON COVID BILL, IGNORES PROGRESSIVESBut over the weekend, some House Democrats, including the progressive Squad, tweeted out displeasure with the Senate bill and signaled they may not support it in the House. "The minimum wage remains essential policy and we must deliver on this issue," Jayapal said.

Source: Fox News March 06, 2021 23:03 UTC