![(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 16, 2020 mist from a steam pipe is seen coming from a grate near the US Capitol as a snow storm develops in Washington, DC. US lawmakers on December 21 took the first step toward approving a $900 billion relief package for Americans hard hit by the pandemic, as Congress raced to finalize the massive legislation ahead of a midnight deadline. / AFP / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CQLAM2THTHISBVSCPA35YE3IQM.jpg?smart=true&auth=6b0d4805d231a435545f43719ce2c7aed5a1353184e6462e389f9cd9daaa55d8&width=400&height=225)
US lawmakers approved on Monday a $900bn relief package for Americans hard hit by the pandemic ahead of a midnight deadline. AFP
US lawmakers approved on Monday a $900bn relief package for Americans hard hit by the pandemic ahead of a midnight deadline. AFP
US politicians pass giant spending bill of $900bn in Covid relief aid and government funding
Package includes $1.4tn in regular government funding and tax breaks for businesses
Bloomberg
22 December, 2020