The U.S. House of Representatives passed an US$892 billion coronavirus aid package on Monday aimed at throwing a lifeline to the nation's pandemic-battered economy, clearing the way for Senate approval later in the evening, Reuters reports. The House in a pair of bipartisan votes also passed a US$1.4 trillion measure that will keep the U.S. government funded for another year, which will also go to the Senate for consideration. The relief bill, which would become law if passed by the Senate and signed by President Donald Trump, includes US$600 payments to most Americans as well as additional payments to the millions of people thrown out of work during thepandemic, just as a larger round of benefits is due to expire on Saturday. The White House has said Trump will sign the bill.

Source: The Standard December 22, 2020 03:10 UTC