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US President Donald Trump on Sunday signed into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and avoiding a federal government shutdown.
Mr Trump, who leaves office on January 20 after losing November s election to Joe Biden, backed down from his threat to block the bill after intense pressure from politicians on both sides.
The bill was approved by Congress last week.
Good news on Covid Relief Bill. Information to follow! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2020
The Republican president had demanded that Congress change the bill to increase the size of stimulus cheques for struggling Americans from $600 to $2,000, and cut some other spending.
2020/12/28 12:50 President Donald Trump s motorcade departs Trump International Golf Club, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is returning to his Ma. President Donald Trump s motorcade departs Trump International Golf Club, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is returning to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) President Donald Trump rides in a motorcade vehicle as he departs Trump International Golf Club, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP P. President Donald Trump rides in a motorcade vehicle as he departs Trump International Golf Club, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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