U.S. government heads toward chaotic end to 2020 as Trump fights Congress
2020-12-28 09:32:05 source：Reuters
December 28, 2020
PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government headed toward 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 Jan. 20 after losing November’s election, came under pressure on Sunday from lawmakers on both sides to stop blocking the pandemic aid and government funding bill which was approved by Congress last week.
The Republican president, who golfed on Sunday and remained out of public view, has demanded that Congress change the bill to increase the size of stimulus checks for struggling Americans to $2,000 from $600.
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