President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to approve a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan when he takes office in less than a week. The American Rescue Plan includes additional financial support to help keep families and businesses afloat until COVID-19 vaccines are more widely distributed.
Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins speaks with Mike Regan, senior editor for Bloomberg News, about what’s included in the plan.
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