12/09/2020 - Covid relief bill would add a $300 boost to unemployment benefits for 16 weeks
12/14/2020 - Bipartisan group to release Covid relief bill as Congress faces pressure to send help
12/14/2020 - Funding for vaccine distribution at stake in the push for a new Covid relief bill
12/15/2020 - 19 million people are getting jobless benefits. Here's how the Covid relief bill would help them
12/21/2020 - Covid relief bill includes about $8 billion for vaccine distribution
12/21/2020 - House set to pass long-awaited Covid relief bill and government funding plan
12/22/2020 - Sen. Warren pushes bill to expand free Covid testing for teachers, students and essential workers
12/22/2020 - New Covid bill says workers overpaid in pandemic unemployment may not have to return extra money
12/22/2020 - Congress sets sites on climate change in Covid relief bill
12/22/2020 - Joe Biden says he will push for more stimulus checks in next Covid relief bill
12/22/2020 - Joe Biden Says Will Push Congress For Another Covid Relief Bill
12/22/2020 - Trump calls Covid relief bill unsuitable and demands Congress add bigger stimulus payments
12/22/2020 - Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"
12/22/2020 - Donald Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"
12/23/2020 - Trump's attack on Covid relief bill could lead to government shutdown, lapse in unemployment aid
12/24/2020 - Trump hurts struggling Americans by delaying Covid relief bill, GOP congressman says
12/24/2020 - Millions will lose jobless benefits in days as Covid relief bill hangs in limbo
12/24/2020 - US parties wrangle in Congress after Trump shuns Covid stimulus bill
12/24/2020 - Independent theaters and arts venues among many left hanging as Trump threatens Covid relief bill
12/24/2020 - Trump's threat to veto $900 billion Covid relief bill puts major climate legislation at risk
12/24/2020 - Trump's veto threat of Covid relief bill is holding up $9 billion in state vaccine funding
12/24/2020 - Congress sends Covid relief bill to Trump, but it's not clear whether he will sign it
12/25/2020 - Trump again calls for $2,000 checks as Covid aid bill remains in flux
12/26/2020 - Trump Refuses To Sign Covid Aid Bill, Millions To Lose Jobless Benefits
12/26/2020 - Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law
12/27/2020 - Trump signs Covid relief and government funding bill days after he suggested he would block it
12/27/2020 - After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill
12/28/2020 - US Treasury yields rise after Trump signs Covid relief bill
12/28/2020 - House to vote on $2,000 stimulus checks after Trump signs Covid relief and funding bill
12/29/2020 - 14 million Americans likely won't miss a week of unemployment benefits, despite Covid bill delay
01/14/2021 - Even with majorities in Congress, Biden faces a hard time getting his Covid relief bill passed
01/27/2021 - Democrats prepare to pass Covid relief bill without Republican votes
02/04/2021 - Democrats reintroduce labor rights bill as Covid puts spotlight on workplace safety
02/05/2021 - Senate approves budget resolution as Democrats rush to pass Covid relief bill
02/10/2021 - House panel advances $15 minimum wage as Democrats try to include it in Covid relief bill
02/14/2021 - Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates
02/16/2021 - Democrats focus on passing Covid relief bill after Trump's acquittal
02/18/2021 - Bill Gates says J&J and Novavax Covid vaccines still retain 'a lot of capability' against variants
02/18/2021 - House aims to vote on Covid relief bill by the end of next week, Pelosi says
02/22/2021 - Democrats move toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill this week after it clears House panel
02/24/2021 - House Democrats aim to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill on Friday
02/25/2021 - $15 minimum wage not allowed in Biden's Covid relief bill, Senate official says
02/27/2021 - House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, sends it to Senate
02/27/2021 - Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote
02/27/2021 - Covid relief bill may trigger $36 billion cut to Medicare, higher student loan fees
03/02/2021 - Democrats aim to send $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill to Biden by the end of next week
03/04/2021 - Senate takes first step toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill — here's what happens next
03/05/2021 - Senate Democrats to reduce jobless aid boost in Covid relief bill but extend it another month
03/06/2021 - Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, House Democrats plan final approval Tuesday
03/06/2021 - US Senate Passes Biden's $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill
03/07/2021 - Dow futures jump 150 points after Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill
03/08/2021 - House prepares to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill Tuesday – Biden expected to sign it this week
03/08/2021 - Covid relief bill gives $86 billion bailout to failing union pension plans
03/09/2021 - House plans to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill Wednesday, send it to Biden
03/10/2021 - Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill expected to pass US Congress
03/10/2021 - House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, sends it to Biden to sign
03/11/2021 - Covid stimulus: Biden signs $1.9tn relief bill into law
06/15/2021 - Republicans Introduce Bill To Fire Dr Fauci, Face Of US Covid Response
06/24/2021 - Rolling Stones Restaurant Owned By Bassist Bill Wyman Shuts Due To Covid
08/03/2021 - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will mandate Covid vaccines for certain indoor activities
08/20/2021 - Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82
11/29/2021 - Bill Ackman says the omicron Covid variant could end up being bullish for markets
01/18/2022 - Bill And Melinda Gates' Foundation Pledges $150 Million In Covid Fight
05/10/2022 - "Isolating Until I'm Healthy Again": Bill Gates Tests Covid Positive

"Isolating Until I'm Healthy Again": Bill Gates Tests Covid Positive

Published: 05/10/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

Bill And Melinda Gates' Foundation Pledges $150 Million In Covid Fight

Published: 01/18/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The Gates Foundation and British biomedical charity Wellcome on Tuesday pledged $150 million each in the fight against Covid-19 and to prepare for future pandemics.

Bill Ackman says the omicron Covid variant could end up being bullish for markets

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Bill Ackman said the new omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus could actually give U.S. stocks a boost if symptoms turn out to be less severe.

Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82

Published: 08/20/2021 in BBC News - World

The actor and martial arts legend played a swordsmith in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will mandate Covid vaccines for certain indoor activities

Published: 08/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a mandate requiring employees and customers of indoor eateries, gyms and entertainment centers to get vaccinated.

Rolling Stones Restaurant Owned By Bassist Bill Wyman Shuts Due To Covid

Published: 06/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman said Thursday has been forced to shut his London restaurant because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Republicans Introduce Bill To Fire Dr Fauci, Face Of US Covid Response

Published: 06/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Several Republican lawmakers, eager to blame a US government official for the response to the coronavirus pandemic, introduced a bill Tuesday to fire Anthony Fauci, the face of American efforts to...

Covid stimulus: Biden signs $1.9tn relief bill into law

Published: 03/11/2021 in BBC News - World

The US government has now spent more than $5tn on recovery efforts during the pandemic.

House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, sends it to Biden to sign

Published: 03/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Biden is expected to sign the Covid relief bill, which incudes jobless aid, direct payments and vaccine distribution money, by this weekend.

Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill expected to pass US Congress

Published: 03/10/2021 in BBC News - World

This sixth Covid-19 bill is one of the largest economic relief plans in US history.

House plans to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill Wednesday, send it to Biden

Published: 03/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Biden aims to sign the $1.9 trillion rescue package before Sunday, when unemployment aid programs expire.

Covid relief bill gives $86 billion bailout to failing union pension plans

Published: 03/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan would let multi-employer pension plans apply for grants to pay retirement benefits. Almost 10% face shortfalls.

House prepares to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill Tuesday – Biden expected to sign it this week

Published: 03/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Biden is expected to sign the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill this week, and stimulus checks are set to go out starting this month.

Dow futures jump 150 points after Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill

Published: 03/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. stock futures jumped on Sunday evening as a new stimulus package from Washington headed toward final passage this week.

US Senate Passes Biden's $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill

Published: 03/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session that saw Democrats battling among themselves over jobless aid and...

Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, House Democrats plan final approval Tuesday

Published: 03/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Senate's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package heads to the House, which hopes to pass it and send it to President Biden next week.

Senate Democrats to reduce jobless aid boost in Covid relief bill but extend it another month

Published: 03/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The change to Democrats' $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill would keep a $300 per week unemployment supplement in place through September.

Senate takes first step toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill — here's what happens next

Published: 03/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Senate Democrats hope to pass the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill by this weekend as they try to renew unemployment aid programs.

Democrats aim to send $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill to Biden by the end of next week

Published: 03/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats aim to pass the $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan and get it to President Biden's desk before unemployment benefits expire March 14.

Covid relief bill may trigger $36 billion cut to Medicare, higher student loan fees

Published: 02/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill backed by Democrats may cause automatic cuts in certain programs like Medicare to control federal deficits.

Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote

Published: 02/27/2021 in BBC News - World

The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.

House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, sends it to Senate

Published: 02/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

House Democrats approved their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill as the party tries to get the rescue package to President Joe Biden.

$15 minimum wage not allowed in Biden's Covid relief bill, Senate official says

Published: 02/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's ruling on the minimum wage derails a Democratic priority in the $1.9 trillion relief bill.

House Democrats aim to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill on Friday

Published: 02/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats aim to pass the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill before unemployment programs expire on March 14.

Democrats move toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill this week after it clears House panel

Published: 02/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats advanced their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, and aim to pass it in the full House later this week.

House aims to vote on Covid relief bill by the end of next week, Pelosi says

Published: 02/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats are trying to pass their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill before March 14, when key unemployment programs expire.

Bill Gates says J&J and Novavax Covid vaccines still retain 'a lot of capability' against variants

Published: 02/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Billionaire Bill Gates said Johnson & Johnson's and Novavax's Covid-19 vaccines will still be essential tools against new, emerging variants of the virus.

Democrats focus on passing Covid relief bill after Trump's acquittal

Published: 02/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats are moving to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill in the coming weeks, before key unemployment programs expire.

Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

Published: 02/14/2021 in BBC News - World

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

House panel advances $15 minimum wage as Democrats try to include it in Covid relief bill

Published: 02/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A House committee advanced a $15 per hour minimum wage, but Democrats aren't sure if it will make it into their final coronavirus relief bill.

Senate approves budget resolution as Democrats rush to pass Covid relief bill

Published: 02/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats are rushing to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as President Biden tries to win GOP support.

Democrats reintroduce labor rights bill as Covid puts spotlight on workplace safety

Published: 02/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The PRO Act aims to boost workers' bargaining rights during the pandemic, but is unlikely to get through the Senate.

Democrats prepare to pass Covid relief bill without Republican votes

Published: 01/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats are setting the stage to use budget reconciliation to pass the next round of coronavirus relief without Republican votes.

Even with majorities in Congress, Biden faces a hard time getting his Covid relief bill passed

Published: 01/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Biden will have to get a large coronavirus relief plan through a closely divided Congress as the Senate holds Trump's impeachment trial.

14 million Americans likely won't miss a week of unemployment benefits, despite Covid bill delay

Published: 12/29/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

According to the U.S. Labor Department, millions of Americans using two unemployment programs likely won't miss a week of benefits, despite Covid bill delay.

House to vote on $2,000 stimulus checks after Trump signs Covid relief and funding bill

Published: 12/28/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The House will move to approve $2,000 direct payments, a day after President Trump signed a bill that includes $600 stimulus checks.

US Treasury yields rise after Trump signs Covid relief bill

Published: 12/28/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. bond prices fell on Monday morning after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill into law.

After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill

Published: 12/27/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

After nearly a week's delay and under pressure from all sides, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill Sunday, the White House said, extending benefits to millions of...

Trump signs Covid relief and government funding bill days after he suggested he would block it

Published: 12/27/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Donald Trump refused to sign the bill for days, leading an estimated 14 million people to lose a week of unemployment benefits.

Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law

Published: 12/26/2020 in BBC News - World

The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits.

Trump Refuses To Sign Covid Aid Bill, Millions To Lose Jobless Benefits

Published: 12/26/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

Millions of Americans saw their jobless benefits expire on Saturday after US President Donald Trump refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, protesting that it did...

Trump again calls for $2,000 checks as Covid aid bill remains in flux

Published: 12/25/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"Give our people the money!" the president tweeted without indicating if he will veto the "Give our people the money!" the president tweeted without indicating if he will veto the measure.

Congress sends Covid relief bill to Trump, but it's not clear whether he will sign it

Published: 12/24/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Trump has not said whether he will sign the legislation, which will keep the government funded and provide a financial lifeline to those hit by coronavirus.

Trump's veto threat of Covid relief bill is holding up $9 billion in state vaccine funding

Published: 12/24/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Trump's attack is holding up $8.75 billion in desperately needed funding states thought they were getting to help pay for vaccine distribution.

Trump's threat to veto $900 billion Covid relief bill puts major climate legislation at risk

Published: 12/24/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The environmental measures attached to the Covid-19 relief bill mark the first significant climate change legislation to pass in the U.S. in about a decade.

Independent theaters and arts venues among many left hanging as Trump threatens Covid relief bill

Published: 12/24/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The legislation sets aside $15 billion for grants to entities that include museums and zoos. It caps a long push for the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act.

US parties wrangle in Congress after Trump shuns Covid stimulus bill

Published: 12/24/2020 in BBC News - World

The president wants changes to the federal spending bill, but Congress cannot agree on which ones.

Millions will lose jobless benefits in days as Covid relief bill hangs in limbo

Published: 12/24/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Around 14 million workers are collecting unemployment through programs ending this weekend. For many, it is already too late to avoid a benefits cliff.

Trump hurts struggling Americans by delaying Covid relief bill, GOP congressman says

Published: 12/24/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"Doing this at the last second, to me, is not conducive because the American people are the ones who lose in this fight," GOP Rep. Tom Reed told CNBC.

Trump's attack on Covid relief bill could lead to government shutdown, lapse in unemployment aid

Published: 12/23/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Trump threatened to oppose a more than $2 trillion coronavirus relief and government spending bill only after Congress passed it.

Donald Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"

Published: 12/22/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress, branding it "a disgrace" in an act of political brinkmanship less than a month before he must...

Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"

Published: 12/22/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace" and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans.

Trump calls Covid relief bill unsuitable and demands Congress add bigger stimulus payments

Published: 12/22/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Donald Trump, in a stunning Tuesday night tweet, called the $900 billion Covid relief bill passed by Congress an unsuitable "disgrace."

Joe Biden Says Will Push Congress For Another Covid Relief Bill

Published: 12/22/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday he will ask the US Congress to pass another Covid-19 relief bill after taking office in January.

Joe Biden says he will push for more stimulus checks in next Covid relief bill

Published: 12/22/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Joe Biden will push for a third round of stimulus checks in the next Covid-19 relief bill.

Congress sets sites on climate change in Covid relief bill

Published: 12/22/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Covid relief bill passed by Congress would cut use of a potent planet-warming chemical and funnel billions of dollars into clean energy.

New Covid bill says workers overpaid in pandemic unemployment may not have to return extra money

Published: 12/22/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Hundreds of thousands of self-employed, freelance and gig workers overpaid in unemployment benefits may no longer have to return the excess funds.

Sen. Warren pushes bill to expand free Covid testing for teachers, students and essential workers

Published: 12/22/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"It's long past time that the federal government throws real muscle behind controlling and mitigating the spread of COVID-19...," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

House set to pass long-awaited Covid relief bill and government funding plan

Published: 12/21/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The House and Senate aim to pass a bill which contains $900 billion in coronavirus relief and a $1.4 trillion government funding plan.

Covid relief bill includes about $8 billion for vaccine distribution

Published: 12/21/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Covid-19 relief package agreed to by lawmakers provides for more funding for coronavirus vaccine distribution than did earlier proposals.

19 million people are getting jobless benefits. Here's how the Covid relief bill would help them

Published: 12/15/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A bipartisan Covid relief bill issued Monday would pay extra benefits and help prevent potential catastrophe for some self-employed workers, among other things.

Funding for vaccine distribution at stake in the push for a new Covid relief bill

Published: 12/14/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Efforts to fund distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine hung in the balance even as the first doses of Pfizer's pioneering inoculation were being administered.

Bipartisan group to release Covid relief bill as Congress faces pressure to send help

Published: 12/14/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Congress aims to pass another coronavirus relief and government funding plan this week as millions are set to lose benefits.