Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats held a press conference discussing their priorities for the 119th Congress. The key policy areas include addressing the coronavirus pandemic, providing economic relief, tackling climate change, and advancing racial justice. Schumer also emphasized the importance of confirming President Biden’s Cabinet as soon as possible. The Democrats are keen on passing the ‘American Rescue Plan’, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill proposed by President Biden. They are also planning to reintroduce ‘The For the People Act’, a comprehensive reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights, limiting partisan gerrymandering, and creating new ethics rules for federal officials.
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