Newsweek by Elizabeth Crisp 1/27/2021
President Joe Biden's administration has launched a major offensive as it tries to build support for his proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package—while Republican lawmakers have largely balked at the massive price tag.
"The president and vice president are engaging directly with members [of Congress] and have had a number of productive conversations that will continue and pick up in the days ahead," Biden press secretary Jan Psaki told reporters Wednesday.
Detailing the all-out effort that has consumed the White House during Biden's first week in office, Psaki said, "Senior White House officials are also engaging with—not just congressional leaders—but also state and local officials, constituency groups and others to gather feedback on the proposal."
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