Biden scores a win as House passes virus relief plan
The $1.9 trillion relief plan would pay for vaccines and medical supplies and send a new round of emergency financial aid to households, small businesses and state and local governments.
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Biden scores legislative win as House passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
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Romania ships first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine to Moldova
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