China News Service, December 21, a comprehensive report, on the 20th local time, after months of deadlock, the US Congress finally reached an agreement on a bailout bill worth about US$900 billion.
According to the bill, the government will provide direct payments and provide assistance to the unemployed Americans, families and businesses struggling in the epidemic.
The picture on the right shows the Senate Majority Leader McConnell.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Diao Haiyang
Senate Majority Leader McConnell said, "More help is coming." On the evening of the 20th local time, he said in a speech in the Senate, "Not long ago, the four leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives negotiated with our committee. Later, an agreement was finally reached."
According to reports, the agreement includes more economic stimulus plans, unemployment benefits, food and rent assistance, and provides relief for companies and other distribution funds.
Members of Congress are expected to vote on this bill later on the 20th or on the 21st local time.
According to reports, previous discussions on the bill had been conducted intermittently for several months, but were unsuccessful.
The negotiations also led to the invalidation of multiple provisions of the Cares Act, including the $600 per week federal unemployment benefit, which exacerbated millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet across the country. pain.