President Trump Signs Massive Measure Funding Government, COVID Relief
Dec 27, 2020, 6:32 PM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022, 10:47 pm
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals. It also averts a government shutdown.
Trump announced the signing in a statement Sunday night.
The massive bill includes $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September and contains other end-of-session priorities such as money for cash-starved transit systems and an increase in food stamp benefits.
Democrats are promising more aid to come once President-elect Joe Biden takes office, but Republicans are signaling a wait-and-see approach.
Associated Press writer Alexandra Olson in New York contributed to this report.