Trump Signs Debt Limit Suspension Tied to $15 Billion Storm Aid
- Measure also temporarily keeps government open through Dec. 8
- Trump-Democrat deal creates fiscal cliff before holidays
House Vote Clears Debt Limit, Harvey Aid Package
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Friday to stave off a potential U.S. default on its debt and provide $15.25 billion for hurricane relief under a deal he worked out with Democrats that infuriated conservative Republicans.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the signing in a Twitter posting, saying the measure would provide “much needed support for storm survivors. Our thoughts and prayers are with all impacted.”