Some Economists Say Biden COVID-19 Relief Package Crucial To Repairing Economy

By Bianca Martin, Daniel Tucker
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In this Feb. 3, 2021, photo, President Joe Biden during his meeting with Democratic lawmakers to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Even as President Joe Biden gathers with senators and works the phones to push for a giant COVID relief package, his team is increasingly focused on selling the plan directly to voters. AP Photo/Evan Vucci / Associated Press
Biden Economy Public
In this Feb. 3, 2021, photo, President Joe Biden during his meeting with Democratic lawmakers to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Even as President Joe Biden gathers with senators and works the phones to push for a giant COVID relief package, his team is increasingly focused on selling the plan directly to voters. AP Photo/Evan Vucci / Associated Press

Some Economists Say Biden COVID-19 Relief Package Crucial To Repairing Economy

By Bianca Martin, Daniel Tucker
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In recent weeks, public health measures around the pandemic have improved, but the U.S. economy is still facing dire straits as Congress decides what steps to take next.

Reset brings on a national economist to discuss where things stand, when we could see improvements and answer listener questions.

GUEST: Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP