Biden to trim down $3.5-T aid plan

By Associated Press

Oct 01, 2021 12:24 am

WASHINGTON, D. C.: His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared determined on Wednesday to strike an agreement with two wavering Democratic senators, likely trimming back the size of his potentially historic $3.5-trillion measure that will collapse without their support.

With Republicans solidly opposed and no Democratic votes to spare, Biden canceled a trip to Chicago that was to focus on Covid-19 vaccinations so he could dig in for another day of intense negotiations ahead of crucial votes.

President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual COVID-19 summit during the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Washington. AP PHOTO

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