Why Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid
NPRWhy Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt York/AP Matt York/AP Updated at 2 p.m. Biden's White House has found common cause with Republican mayors and county commissioners, highlighting it to bolster their claim that the COVID-19 proposal is "bipartisan," even as there's little sign Republicans in Congress will back the plan. Back in Mesa, Giles said he just wants to see the "silly partisan gamesmanship" set aside so that his city can get help with the long list of support it provides to residents grappling with the fallout from the pandemic — help with rent, utility bills, food, coronavirus tests and vaccine distribution. "That remains a huge issue," said Cognetti, a Democrat who is eager to see the relief as proposed in Biden's aid package.
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