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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met Monday with Republican senators who presented a $618 billion alternative to the president’s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. But Democrats are backing Biden’s larger bill, which includes money for local governments and a $15 federal minimum wage, among other changes.

Arizona mayors join plea for $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill with city aid

Feb 4, 2021 ◇ Haleigh Kochanski/Cronkite News

Six Arizona mayors were among hundreds who urged Congress to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief bill that includes $350 billion in aid for state and local governments. Read more»

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Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, in Washington, D.C., to talk about potential defense budget cuts, said the threat of automatic cuts could have a 'devastating' impact on the region’s economy if Congress does not act.

Phx mayor: Defense cuts could be 'devastating' to region

Jun 5, 2012 ◇ Christopher Leone/Cronkite News Service

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has acknowledged defense cuts will happen, but said the reductions would have a “devastating impact on the local economy.” Read more»


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