House Democrats conclude their 2-day issues conference today. Their annual retreat,virtual this year due to COVID-19,will include an address tonight by President Biden as well as mbr-only discussions on health care, immigration, and climate change with John Kerry & Gina McCarthy.
President Biden to Speaker Pelosi at House Democrats retreat:"You just have a special way about you,Nancy. And you're also very, very,which is important,you're kind but you're tough. You know what's right and you stick by it. I admire the devil out of you."c-span.org/video/?509496-…
Biden to Clyburn: "It was almost exactly a year ago today that you delivered the endorsement to me in South Carolina. It meant so much to me and my campaign. You're a great friend."
Biden to House Democrats on passing $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill Saturday: "A diverse caucus isn't a divided caucus."

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Senate NOW voting to officially begin debate on the House-passed $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill. Simple majority is needed.
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