President Biden touts direct relief for businesses with Restaurant Revitalization Fund

President Joe Biden called the newly launched Restaurant Revitalization Fund "badly needed" Wednesday as he continues to tout the implementation of the American Rescue Plan. The application process for the $28.6 billion in funding for restaurants, bars and other small food and beverage businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic launched Monday.

"Restaurants are more than a major driver in our economy, they're woven into the fabric of our communities," Biden said. "And so for many families restaurants are the gateway to opportunity, a key part of the American...