The White House and Senate leaders struck a major bipartisan deal early Wednesday morning to aid the struggling economy amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According…
on Twitter. “After days of intense discussions, the Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for this pandemic. We’re going to pass this legislation later today.”will “absolutely” sign the bill if it passed by Congress.
RELATED: Senator Rand Paul, Who Delayed Then Voted Against Pandemic Aid, Tests Positive for Coronavirus An income cap for the checks will come at $99,000 per individual or $198,000 for couples, per NBC News and CNN. The legislation also ensures that Trump, 73, and other government officials and members of Congress won’t receive loans or investments from Treasury programs, CNN andIn addition, the bill is reportedly expected to increase the maximum unemployment benefit that a state gives to an individual by $600 per week.
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