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Democrats and Republicans had fought hard to get the new Corona aid package. But now President Trump is blocking the deal. His successor Joe Biden fears dire consequences.
Shortly before the start of the Christmas holidays, the crown’s restrictions in Washington DC were again tightened. Restaurants in the American capital can no longer serve indoors, museums remain closed. The measures are initially valid until January 15. But if the going gets tough, there will be a closure in addition to the closure on Monday.
The shutdown, that is, the suspension of government activities, would come if incumbent Donald Trump continues to veto the crown’s nonpartisan stimulus package. Because with the stimulus package, part of the federal government budget was also approved. The law on provisional financing of the company will expire on Monday. Without a signature, these transactions would have to be suspended for now.
Biden calls on Trump to abandon blockade
The president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, warned on Saturday of such a scenario that important services and salaries for the military would be at risk. According to his assessment, the worst threat in the social sphere. If Trump doesn’t sign the bill right away, Biden said, some 10 million Americans would lose their unemployment benefits.
The Democrat also pointed to a government measure to protect tenants from eviction in connection with the corona pandemic, which will also expire in a few days. Biden described the Republican’s refusal to act irresponsible. He feared it would have “devastating consequences.”
President-elect Joe Biden: Donald Trump is likely to fire you in office with a hefty mortgage. (Source: Leah Millis / Reuters)
Corona package secures aid payments
The stimulus package of some US $ 900 billion (about 730 billion euros) foresees, among other things, the payment of higher unemployment benefits for March. In addition, most citizens should receive a one-time aid payment of $ 600.
However, Trump is asking, among other things, for an increase in the payment to $ 2,000 per capita, for which he has indicated that he could veto the legislative package. “Republicans have to stop gambling while Americans are starving,” Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on Twitter.
A government shutdown is also looming
The United States Congress had already launched a gigantic economic program in March. At a volume of $ 2.2 trillion, it was the largest aid package in American history. The funds were completed in April with another aid program.
The new aid program is intended to complement previous measures against the economic and social consequences of the pandemic. Despite the expiration of the current aid, Trump formally has until the beginning of January to enforce the law with his signature, or to insist on his veto.
