Democrat lawmakers were set yesterday to push through expanded US$2,000 (S$2,660) relief payments for Americans after President Donald Trump backed down and signed into law a US$2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package.
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Democrats seek higher payouts
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 29, 2020, with the headline Democrats seek higher payouts. Subscribe
