트럼프, 코로나19 부양안•내년도 예산안 서명<br /><br />Tens of millions of out-of-work Americans could see their unemployment benefits extended,....as President Trump has finally put pen to paper on a relief bill after days of delay.<br />However, he says he wants to see a lot of fat cut off so Americans get more than the 600 dollars outlined in the original bill.<br />Lee Kyung-eun reports.<br />Shortly after tweeting 'good news to follow',... U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a massive 2-point-three trillion dollar stimulus package.<br />That bill sets aside 9-hundred billion dollars to extend COVID-19 unemployment benefits for jobless gig workers and self-employed people.<br />Some 12 million people whose checks were due to expire this weekend,... could receive the benefits for another 11 weeks.<br />All those who are eligible for such benefits could also get an extra 3-hundred dollar weekly boost until mid-March.<br />The package also extends federal eviction protections, allowing millions to keep a roof over their heads despite failing to pay their rent.<br />Besides the COVID relief funds, the package includes 1-point-4 trillion dollars for normal government spending.<br />With Trump's much-postponed signing to the bill, the U.S. avoided a government shutdown when the fund was due to expire on Tuesday.<br />The legislation was passed by Congress on last Monday.<br />But it took days to get the signature from Trump, who opposed the 6-hundred dollar direct payments to those with incomes below 75-thousand dollars.<br />He said the money, which would be sent out to most Americans, is too small.<br />"I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low 600 dollars to 2,000 dollars or 4,000 dollars for a couple."<br />Trump's objection to the bill was largely seen as a surprise, given that it was written and supported by his own aides, including Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin.<br />While Trump still maintains his public stance against the law,... Americans and Congress have avoided immediate chaos.<br />Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang News.<br />
