Ten Senate Republicans led by Susan Collins
Susan Margaret CollinsBiden reactivates fight for immigration in Congress Paul says Roberts’ absence argues’ crystallized ‘against Trump’s ousting Democrats willing to obviate Republicans over COVID-19 relief project MORE of Maine on Sunday proposed their own framework for a COVID-19 relief package in an apparent attempt to avoid allegations that the Republican Party is unwilling to work with the Biden administration on pandemic aid.
In a letter published by the Collins office, senators, included Mitt Romney
Willard (Mitt), Mitt Romney, Romney makes news of Trump’s call with Taylor Greene: “The lies of a flock of feathers come together” Marjorie Taylor Greene announces Trump’s call amid growing reaction Leaving Republican Party after 46 and feeling “politically homeless” MORE (R-Utah) i Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy Sunday shows preview: new variants of COVID-19 released in the US; Redditors shake Wall Street with Gamestop shares OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden signs a series of orders to address climate change | Republicans pressure Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation hearing Republicans pressure Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation hearing MORE (R-La.), We urge President Biden to meet with them and discuss “how we can work together to meet the needs of the American people during this persistent pandemic.”
“We recognize your calls for unity and want to work in good faith with your administration to address the health, economic and social challenges of the COVID crisis,” they wrote.
His plan would include another round of economic impact payments aimed at “those families most in need of help,” including dependent adults, and expand federal unemployment benefits, among other provisions.
“[W]Keep in mind that billions of dollars remain unspent from previous COVID relief packages, ”the senators wrote.
“Just last month, Congress provided $ 900 billion in additional resources and communities only receive much of that aid. Some of the appropriate spending through the CARES Act, passed last March, has yet to be addressed. they have run out, ”GOP senators added. . “The proposal we have outlined takes into account these past efforts, while recognizing the priorities that need additional support right now.”
Cassidy told Fox News Sunday that the Republican Party senators’ package would total $ 600 million and include direct payments of $ 1,000.
“We have received the letter and will review it throughout the day,” the director of the National Economic Council said Brian Deese
Brian Deese Sunday shows preview: new variants of COVID-19 released in the US; Redditors shake Wall Street with Georgia Senators’ press administration at Gamestop, Senate fails to resolve coronavirus – White House aides report responding to split aid package MORE he said Sunday morning on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
A $ 1.9 trillion plan proposed by the Biden administration would include a third round of direct stimulus payments to Americans, which this time will total $ 1,400, while providing billions for other measures. , such as rental assistance, increased SNAP benefits and other provisions.
Democrats including Sen. Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders Sunday shows preview: new variants of COVID-19 released in the US; Redditors Shake Wall Street with Gamestop Shares Sanders Baseball Opening Memory Card Breaks Fauci Sales Record Bernie Sanders Claps Again to Billionaire Criticism: “Call Me a River” MORE (I-Vt.), The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, has warned that Democrats will try to pass the plan through the budget conciliation process, which requires only 51 votes, if Republican senators do not work with them. in pandemic relief.
–Rema Rahman contributed to this report, which was updated at 9:26 p.m.