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By Neil Doyle
BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says another stimulus package could be passed in the coming weeks.
President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief package has been deemed too much by Republicans, but Dick Durbin (D-IL) says the package is needed. He spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.
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“I think the $1,400 that we promised people would come after the initial $600 is on its way in a few weeks,” Durbin says. “Other things to, more money for COVID vaccines and the distribution, and more money for those who are unemployed. That runs out in the middle of next month, so we don’t have much time to work on it.”
The House needs to approve the package then it would head to the Senate.
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