- President-elect Joe Biden is expected on Thursday to unveil his long-awaited stimulus plan.
- A person familiar with the transition team’s thinking confirmed that Biden will try to garner bipartisan support for his relief plan.
- The proposal is expected to include a boost to the recently authorized $600 direct payments to most Americans and support for local government.
- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said on Thursday he would be in favor of $2,000 stimulus checks and open to discussions with his Democratic colleagues.
Source: Covid stimulus update: Biden to unveil new plan, hopes for bipartisan support