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Biden’s 1.9 trillion Coronavirus relief bill passes House vote

‘American Rescue Plan’ seeks to boost vaccinations and testing and stabilize the economy

The ‘American Rescue Plan’ seeks to boost vaccinations and testing and stabilize the economy, Also: New Zealand’s biggest city will begin a seven-day lockdown after the discovery of a new coronavirus case in Auckland, and the UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in armed conflicts around the world so vaccines can be delivered.

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