US Congress seals deal on US$900 billion stimulus package

US lawmakers reached a deal on Sunday for a nearly US$900 billion Covid-19 relief package for millions of Americans as the nation struggles against the world’s largest outbreak of the virus.The package is expected to include aid for vaccine distribution and logistics, extra jobless benefits of US$300 per week, and a new round of US$600 stimulus cheques – half the amount provided in cheques distributed last March under the CARES Act.“We’ve agreed to a package of nearly US$900 billion. It is…

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