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Trump calls on Congress to increase stimulus payments

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President Donald Trump yesterday called the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress a "disgrace."

"I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple," Trump said.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed with Trump's call for larger stimulus payments to individuals.

Trump did not threaten a veto of the legislation. It passed both chambers of Congress with veto-proof majorities.

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