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Vaccines to stimulus checks: Here's what's in Biden plan

Joe Biden
Posted at 10:29 AM, Jan 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-15 10:29:29-05

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.

The plan, which would require congressional approval, is packed with proposals on health care, education, labor and cybersecurity.

It calls for a $20 billion national vaccination program that would set up community vaccination centers and send mobile units to remote communities.

For families, it would provide direct stimulus checks of $1,400 per person.

It would also raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.