`Giant step` as Biden Covid rescue plan clears Senate
(WorldNews Environment)

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Saturday voted to approve a $1.9 trillion relief package in what President Joe Biden called a "giant step" towards reviving the pandemic-stricken American economy, capping frenzied negotiations and a marathon overnight voting session. Passed by 50 votes to 49 in a strict party line vote, the sweeping legislation now heads back to the Democratic-majority House of Representatives, where it is expected to be adopted, barring a last-minute setback. "I promised the American people help was on the way," said Biden in an address from the White House, after the plan was approved along strict party lines. "Today, I can say we've taken one...