Biden, GOP senators to discuss slimmed-down Covid relief bill pitch

President Joe Biden has agreed to meet a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed-down coronavirus relief plan that they say can win bipartisan support.

The Republicans' proposed package is much smaller than Biden's $1.9 trillion proposal, and includes $160 billion for vaccines, $4 billion for health and substance abuse services, the continuation of current unemployment aid and unspecified "targeted" economic assistance and help for schools.

The invitation came late Sunday after the senators requested the meeting.

"We appreciate the president’s quick response to our letter, and...