Group of Republican senators proposes $1,000 stimulus checks as part of Covid relief counteroffer, down from Biden-backed $1,400 checks

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Feb 01, 2021 Group of Republican senators proposes $1,000 stimulus checks as part of Covid relief counteroffer, down from Biden-backed $1,400 checks A group of 10 Republican senators detailed on Monday a slimmed-down coronavirus relief package that they believe can win bipartisan support in the closely divided Senate. The Republicans' proposed package is estimated to cost $618 billion, about one-third the size of Biden's $1.9 trillion proposal. It provides $160 billion for vaccines, $132 billion for a smaller unemployment benefit and $1,000 direct payments to Americans, according to an official summary. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy