Released: November 17, 2020

Biden’s first economic test: the size and urgency of stimulus efforts

Source: Ben Casselman and Jim Tankersley - N.Y. Times (Paid Registration)

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s first economic test is coming months before Inauguration Day, as a slowing recovery and accelerating coronavirus infections give new urgency to talks on government aid to struggling households and businesses.

With a short window for action in the lame-duck congressional session, Mr. Biden must decide whether to push Democratic leaders to cut a quick deal on a package much smaller than they say is needed or to hold out hope for a larger one after he takes office.

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