Republicans Urge Biden To Scale Back COVID-19 Relief Plan

Democrats want a $1.9 trillion package. The GOP is pushing a $600 billion proposal and seeking to scale back who qualifies for a check.

By Meha Ahmad
The White House says President Biden’s COVID-19 economic rescue plan, including an expanded child tax credit, would help cut child poverty in half.
The White House says President Biden's COVID-19 economic rescue plan, including an expanded child tax credit, would help cut child poverty in half.
The White House says President Biden’s COVID-19 economic rescue plan, including an expanded child tax credit, would help cut child poverty in half.
The White House says President Biden's COVID-19 economic rescue plan, including an expanded child tax credit, would help cut child poverty in half.

Republicans Urge Biden To Scale Back COVID-19 Relief Plan

Democrats want a $1.9 trillion package. The GOP is pushing a $600 billion proposal and seeking to scale back who qualifies for a check.

By Meha Ahmad
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Democrats appear to be moving forward with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. But Republicans are calling for significant limits on who qualifies for stimulus checks.

Reset checks in with Indiana Senator Todd Young, one of 10 Republicans who met with the president this week to discuss a compromise.

GUEST: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Indiana)