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About that $1.9 trillion stimulus package: The bill is popular .   76% of voters 60% of Republicans The $15/hour minimum wage item will be removed. It's possible that the cut-off household income level will be lowered. Perhaps the final sum will not quite be up to $1.9 trillion. Democrats control both houses of Congress and the White House.  The legislation will become law by March 14. From the New York Times this morning: Here are   the best and worst moments   from the Golden Globes remote awards ceremony, and   all the winners .   “ Drivers License ” by 18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo has been the top Billboard song for six weeks.   Here’s how she made it .   Kate McKinnon played Dr. Anthony Fauci on this week’s “ Saturday Night Live .” Yesterday I posted on a photo that went viral, but was actually fake news.  Should you wish to check on some of them, here is a research guide on sites you can visit to verify information .  Included are sources like: AP Fact Check FactCheck.org    S