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ShareRepublican lawmaker Susan Collins has dismissed President 's $1.9 billion proposed COVID-19 stimulus package, in another blow to a bill were keen to pass during the first week of February.The president, is looking to pass additional relief to . The Biden administration plans to offer for most Americans; higher federal unemployment benefits; aid for states and schools; and additional funds for testing and vaccine distribution, as part of the stimulus.Collins, senator for Maine, said on Friday that the bill was "premature" given that passed a separate $900 billion economic relief package in December.As Biden Calls for Unity, AOC Demands Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz ExpulsionsRead more"We just passed $900 billion worth of assistance; why we would have a package that big now? Maybe a couple of months from now the needs will be evident and we will need to do something significant. But I'm not seeing it right now," she told Business Insider.Her objection to the bill will pose a problem for the Biden administration, which has narrow control of Congress and the . If Collins doesn't come on board, it may be difficult for Democrats to get the 60 votes required to pass in the Senate, as at least 10 would need to back the bill.Biden will need to appease the progressives and centrists in his own party and woo lawmakers across the political aisle. If he fails to reach the vote threshold, Democrats will have to re-think their plan — some have suggested they could go through the so-called budget reconciliation process, which would need a slimmer majority to pass.On Thursday, Democratic Speaker of the House said the lower chamber would be "completely ready" to pass the $1.9 trillion bill by February 1."It is what the people need, what the country needs to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the American people and honor our heroes," Pelosi added.Democrats are speaking to Republicans to build support for the stimulus package."I had a pretty good walkthrough of their COVID proposal," Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, whose support is likely to be crucial, told reporters earlier this week. "It was an opportunity for me to ask some questions."But Murkoski and Senator of Utah, who both played an instrumental role in talks on the previous stimulus, have been skeptical about the additional spending.Biden plans to take executive action on Friday to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief for Americans while Congress considers the larger package. The executive orders will increase food aid, protect unemployed job seekers and allow federal works and contractors to get a $15 hourly minimum wage., orVSCHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONPREMIUMDIGITAL+ Ad FreeNEWSLETTERBEST OF NEWSWEEK VIA EMAILJoin half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters

ShareRepublican lawmaker Susan Collins has dismissed President 's $1.9 billion proposed COVID-19 stimulus package, in another blow to a bill were keen to pass during the first week of February.The president, is looking to pass additional relief to . The Biden administration plans to offer for most Americans; higher federal unemployment benefits; aid for states and schools; and additional funds for testing and vaccine distribution, as part of the stimulus.Collins, senator for Maine, said on Friday that the bill was "premature" given that passed a separate $900 billion economic relief package...

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