US legislators press Trump on relief bill as jobless aid expires
4 years ago

US legislators press Trump on relief bill as jobless aid expires

Al Jazeera  

The US government headed towards a chaotic last few days of the year as President Donald Trump’s refusal to approve a $2.3 trillion financial package caused millions of jobless Americans to lose benefits and threatened to shut down federal agencies due to lack of funding. Trump, who leaves office on January 20 after losing November’s election, came under pressure on Sunday from legislators on both sides to stop blocking the pandemic aid and government funding bill which was approved by Congress last week. “So many people are hurting … It is really insane and this president has got to finally … do the right thing for the American people and stop worrying about his ego.” Republican Senator Pat Toomey told Fox News that Trump should approve the bill now, then push for more money later. If the battle with Trump is not resolved by then, Congress must either pass a stopgap funding bill or federal agencies will not have money to fully operate beginning Tuesday.

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US Govt partial shutdown imminent? President elect Donald Trump-backed spending deal fails in House
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US Govt partial shutdown imminent? President elect Donald Trump-backed spending deal fails in House

Live Mint  

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US funding plan collapses as Trump makes demands days before shutdown
Top News
3 weeks ago

US funding plan collapses as Trump makes demands days before shutdown

India Today  

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Congress Unveils Continuing Resolution To Fund Federal Government Through March 14

Huff Post  

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Donald Trump ends days of drama, signs pandemic relief bill into law
4 years ago

Donald Trump ends days of drama, signs pandemic relief bill into law

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump finally relented on Sunday, signing into law a bill that will provide $900 billion in Covid-19 relief for American families and business, and $1.4 trillion to keep the federal government funded until September. U.S. President Donald Trump at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Trump conveyed his decision in a statement on …

Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
4 years ago

Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief

Associated Press  

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Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown
4 years ago

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After throwing the bill into doubt earlier this week, President Donald Trump caved Sunday night and signed the coronavirus relief and federal spending measure, averting a government shutdown and ensuring millions of unemployed Americans get some relief going into the new year. Trump said he wanted to increase direct stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 ― as …

Donald Trump signs $US2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill
4 years ago

Donald Trump signs $US2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a $US2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and averting a partial federal government shutdown. Key points: The package includes $US900 billion in pandemic relief and $US1.4 trillion to fund Government agencies through to September It had already been passed by both the House and …

Lawmakers press Trump on COVID relief bill as jobless aid expires
4 years ago

Lawmakers press Trump on COVID relief bill as jobless aid expires

India TV News  

President Donald Trump appeared no closer to signing an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill Sunday as unemployment aid expired, the government barrels toward a mid-pandemic shutdown and lawmakers implored him to break the impasse he created after Congress approved the deal. “So many people are hurting.” Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania also said Trump should sign the bill, …

Trump’s grievances leave Americans in need in limbo
4 years ago

Trump’s grievances leave Americans in need in limbo

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s dark mood has been worsening – and the country is suffering his wrath. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sunday deemed that idea “a scam.” The Illinois Republican told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” that he expects when Congress meets to affirm Biden’s Electoral College win that “it is going to disappoint the people …

Trump signs coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law after lengthy delay
4 years ago

Trump signs coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law after lengthy delay

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump signed the massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law Sunday night, averting a government shutdown that was set to begin on Tuesday, and extending billions of dollars in coronavirus aid to millions. Trump’s signature of the $900 billion Covid relief package extends unemployment benefits for millions of jobless gig-workers and independent …

US unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as midnight deadline for Donald Trump to sign relief bill passes
4 years ago

US unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as midnight deadline for Donald Trump to sign relief bill passes

ABC  

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Millions of Americans Lose Jobless Benefits as Trump Refuses to Sign Aid Bill
4 years ago

Millions of Americans Lose Jobless Benefits as Trump Refuses to Sign Aid Bill

News 18  

Millions of Americans saw their jobless benefits expire on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, protesting that it did not do enough to help everyday people. Trump stunned Republicans and Democrats alike when he said this week he was unhappy with the massive bill, which provides $892 …

Relief and government funding in doubt as Trump delays signing of bill
4 years ago

Relief and government funding in doubt as Trump delays signing of bill

LA Times  

President Trump, shown speaking at the White House on Nov. 4, repeated his opposition to the stimulus bill on Saturday. President Trump on Saturday again blasted a massive economic stimulus bill overwhelmingly approved by Congress this week as the ramifications of a last-minute veto threat came into greater focus for the millions of Americans set to lose enhanced unemployment benefits …

Politics overhangs US Christmas as govt shutdown nears, COVID aid uncertain
4 years ago

Politics overhangs US Christmas as govt shutdown nears, COVID aid uncertain

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump will spend Christmas Day at his Palm Beach resort as millions of Americans face the risk of losing jobless benefits on Saturday and a partial government shutdown looms next week, following his threat to not sign a $2.3 trillion coronavirus aid and spending package. On Monday, following the Christmas weekend, the House of Representatives is scheduled to …

Trump Threatens COVID Relief Bill, Tests Republicans' Loyalty
4 years ago

Trump Threatens COVID Relief Bill, Tests Republicans' Loyalty

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Threatening to tank Congress’ massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable test of allegiance. “The entire country knows that it is urgent for the President to sign this bill, both to provide the coronavirus …

Relief bill: Here’s what happens if Trump doesn’t sign the $900 billion Covid package
4 years ago

Relief bill: Here’s what happens if Trump doesn’t sign the $900 billion Covid package

CNN  

CNN — Though Congress has passed a $900 billion Covid relief package, millions of Americans are in danger of losing important benefits just after the holidays if President Donald Trump continues to refuse to sign the bill. The legislation would extend two pandemic unemployment programs and provide the jobless with a $300 weekly federal boost through mid-March. The package, which …

Donald Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ’a disgrace’
4 years ago

Donald Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ’a disgrace’

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace" and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans. "I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple," he said, referring to relief checks meant to go out to …

Stimulus bill is too little, too late, struggling Americans say
4 years ago

Stimulus bill is too little, too late, struggling Americans say

CNN  

CNN — Pedro Martinez has a simple message for Congress: “HELP US!” The military veteran and father of four said the $600 payments passed this week as part of a second coronavirus relief package are far too little to undo the financial damage his family has suffered as the pandemic has surged again – a message also adopted by President …

WHO chief brushes off resignation calls, appeals for U.S. aid
4 years, 8 months ago

WHO chief brushes off resignation calls, appeals for U.S. aid

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization chief has said that he hopes the United States will reconsider its freeze in funding for his agency and vowed to keep working on saving lives despite calls from some U.S. lawmakers for his resignation. President Donald Trump last week announced a temporary halt to U.S. funding for the U.N. agency, alleging a WHO cover-up and …

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