West Palm Beach, December 28: President Donald Trump has signed a USD 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 on Sunday night. The massive bill includes USD 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. Donald Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill to Help Americans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic; Here’s All You Need to Know About the Relief Package in the US.

Democrats are promising more aid to come once President-elect Joe Biden takes office, but Republicans are signalling a wait-and-see approach. (AP)

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