Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient. Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged lawmakers to take bold action to address the pandemic and economic crisis. Senate Democrats voted Tuesday on a first step toward approving Biden’s plan with or without Republican votes. The procedural vote launches a lengthy budget process toward passage by March. Bid