White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells CNN’s Dana Bash that President Biden is open to Republican ideas on covid relief but believes “there is an urgency” to passing the bill now.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana tells CNN’s Dana Bash that the White House didn’t make a genuine effort to work with Republicans on covid relief.
The new law will send $600 to eligible Californians. Jasmine Viel reports.
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