Biden Urges Democrats to Unite Behind $1.9 Trillion Bill
- Manchin, Shaheen seek smaller jobless benefit ahead of call
- Schumer says relief bill could be on Senate floor Wednesday
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President Joe Biden urged Democrats Tuesday to quickly resolve lingering disputes over his $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, with moderates including Senator Joe Manchin pushing to lower unemployment benefits and progressives already upset by the jettisoning of a $15 minimum wage.
Biden joined a virtual lunchtime meeting with Senate Democrats hosted by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and emphasized the need to put aside differences and pass the bill quickly -- with recognition that the special budget process they are using can’t accomplish every goal, according to lawmakers on the call.