White House Explores Trump Acting on His Own on Virus Relief
Posted on AllSides August 3rd, 2020
From The Left
The White House is exploring whether President Donald Trump can act on his own to extend enhanced unemployment benefits and eviction protection if lawmakers fail to act, people familiar with the matter said.
The White House is concerned about the economic impact of the $600 a week supplemental benefits having expired on Friday, the people said, as Democrats and Republicans have been unable to reach an agreement over a new coronavirus stimulus package.
It wasn’t immediately clear how Trump would be able to accomplish either goal without Congress acting. The...
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