President Biden wants $1.9 trillion. Republicans want a lot less.
POLITICO’s Victoria Guida breaks down what would really save the Covid
economy —  and why we shouldn’t care too much about the price tag … for
now. Plus, Blinken condemns Russia for arresting protestors. And a new
CDC rule requiring travelers to wear face masks takes effect later
today.
Victoria Guida covers economic policy for POLITICO.
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Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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