President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday urged President Trump to sign the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill after Trump rejected the bill and called for more stimulus payments and less “wasteful” spending.
Quick facts
- Trump has pushed Americans for $ 2,000 in payments, and lower “pork” costs in the attached omnibus spending bill.
- Unemployment benefits on Saturday and the government may close next week.
Trump has pushed Americans for $ 2,000 in payments, and lower “pork” costs in the attached omnibus spending bill.
Unemployment benefits on Saturday and the government may close next week.
Biden’s pressure came at a time when Trump and Congress were fighting over the size of direct payments included in the massive law.
“$ 2000 + $ 2000 plus other family members. Not $ 600,” Trump said Wrote on Twitter Saturday night. “Remember, that was China’s fault!”
Biden noted that about 10 million Americans were about to lose unemployment benefits. Also, on Thursday night, New Year’s Eve, the evacuation ban was lifted.
“It’s the day after Christmas, and because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign an overwhelmingly and bipartisanly approved economic relief bill by Congress, millions of families don’t know if they could end it.” Said in a statement.
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