Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President-elect Joe Biden said at an event on Friday that he believed the compromise relief package he supports would be improved with the inclusion of a new round of direct payments for Americans. "I think it would be better if it had the $1,200. I understand that may still be in play," Biden said. Progressives turned up their criticism of the latest bipartisan relief proposal that's being drafted by a centrist group of senators. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President-elect Joe Biden said during an economic event that the latest $908 billion stimulus package "would be better" if it included a new wave of direct payments for Americans."I think it would be better if it had the $1,200.