Biden: $908 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill Proposed Is a ‘Good Start’ but ‘Not Enough’
President-elect Joe Biden is weighing in on coronavirus relief amid the pandemic and what is needed to help Americans. On a $908 billion coronavirus relief package proposed by a bipartisan group of senators this week…
President-elect Joe Biden is weighing in on coronavirus relief amid the pandemic and what is needed to help Americans.
On a $908 billion coronavirus relief package proposed by a bipartisan group of senators this week, Biden told CNN’s Jake Tapper during Thursday’s interview, “That would be a good start. It’s not enough.”
He said that funding is “immediately needed” for things like unemployment, for those who are renting, and for relief on mortgage payments.
Biden added that he believes “it should be passed,” but, “I’m going to ask for more when we get there to get things done.”
Watch Biden’s comments below:
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a $908 billion coronavirus relief proposal earlier this week, as IJR reported. It would provide funding for unemployment benefits, small businesses, and state and local governments.
On the same day, Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) released the latest version of a COVID-19 relief bill, as IJR also reported.
President Donald Trumpindicated on Wednesday that he would sign a Senate Republican coronavirus relief package.