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Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'

by Lisa MascaroJosh Boak
| February 3, 2021 1:06 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but also signaled he's open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels, which could draw Republican support.

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