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COVID relief package goes to House after approval by Senate

Posted at 8:10 AM, Mar 08, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-08 11:39:28-05

The latest COVID relief package heads back to the House after passing in the Senate over the weekend.

Senators passed the bill early Saturday morning.

it's going back to the House since some changes were made to the proposal and a vote is expected tomorrow.

If approved and signed into law by President Joe Biden, another round of stimulus checks will start going out to some Americans.

Some jobless benefits will also be extended through the summer.