General
US Senate passes President Joe Biden’s $US1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill, but no change to minimum wage
The US Senate has passed President Joe Biden’s $US1.9 trillion ($2.5 trillion) COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session.
Key points:
- The chamber set a record for its longest single vote in the modern era, with the Senate sitting for 11 hours and 50 minutes
- Extended unemployment benefits were the most contentious part of the relief package
- The Senate rejected a move to have the minimum wage more than doubled
The final bill includes $US400 billion ($520 billion) in one-off payments of $1,800 to most Americans, $390 a week in extended jobless benefits for the 9.5 million people thrown out of work in the crisis, and $455 billion in aid to state and local governments.
The Senate voted 50–49, with no Republicans voting…
Continue Reading
-
Noosa News14 hours agoJessica Alba spotted filming spy thriller on the Gold Coast as cameras roll under iconic bridge
-
Noosa News11 hours agoDavid’s neighbour died alone. He now knows what comes next
-
Noosa News20 hours agoGood Charlotte are Touring Australia and New Zealand in 2026
-
General13 hours agoACT family violence victims ‘waiting 3 or 4 days’ for help, inquiry hears