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Posted by: Kate Prince on Dec 28, 2020

President Donald Trump yesterday signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, avoiding a partial government shutdown, NPR reports. The package includes direct payments to qualifying Americans, worth up to $600 per adult and child; a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution. Trump’s signature comes after he unexpectedly called the bill a “disgrace” and asked lawmakers to increase the direct payments to Americans to $2,000 per qualifying individual and $4,000 for couples. He also asked that “wasteful items” be removed from the bill. Trump said in a statement last night that lawmakers will pursue some of his suggested changes.