U.S. President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers a $7.85-billion US request for an initial down payment for Harvey relief and recovery efforts. The initial Harvey package is just the first instalment for immediate disaster response like housing assistance, cleanup and FEMA-financed home repairs. The request also reiterates the need for Congress to increase the government's $19.9-trillion borrowing limit by the end of this month. Republicans are signalling that they may link the unpopular debt limit increase to Harvey relief. 'Still so much to do'Trump said there is "still so much to do" for Texas to recover from Harvey.

Source: CBC News September 02, 2017 01:21 UTC