The Legislature in a joint resolution also approved the President’s US$25 million stimulus package, but with an agreement that would be disbursed through a recast budgetMONROVIA – The Legislature has approved the state of emergency declared by President George Weah – extending it to 60 days rather than the 21 days declared by the President. Report by Henry Karmo, [email protected]The Legislature in a joint resolution also approved the President’s US$25 million stimulus package, but with an agreement that would be disbursed through a recast budget. The joint resolution also calls for every citizen to wear face mask when leaving their homes and as proffered by the President. The Legislature also called for an emergency relief fund to be funded through voluntary private donation. The joint resolution further calls for the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Pro-Tempore of the Senate to set up committees to oversee food and water supply.

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