Biden Readies $30 Billion Request for New Covid-19 Funding
- Administration officials discussed new proposal with senators
- New funding could be attached to fiscal 2022 omnibus bill
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Biden administration officials told lawmakers on Tuesday that they plan to seek $30 billion in new spending to combat the Covid-19 pandemic in conjunction with a $1.5 trillion government funding package lawmakers want to complete by March 11.
Department of Health and Human Services officials made the informal pitch to lawmakers, with a formal White House request expected at a later date.