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Biden signs $1.9tn stimulus plan into law

FRANCE24, 12 Mar 2021
Joe Biden has signed the first major piece of legislation of his presidency - the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan to support American businesses and households through the pandemic. It includes the extension of unemployment benefits - which had been due to expire this weekend - as well as funding for vaccines and schools. Also in the show - the UK gives businesses more time to adapt to post-Brexit customs checks, and French shift workers say the curfew restrictions discriminate against those who don't work daytime hours. 

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