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Why $250 bills bearing Trump's face are a tough legal sell
Republican lawmakers propose a $250 bill featuring President Trump for the 250th anniversary celebration, but federal law prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency, creating legal and legislative hurdles. The Treasury Department is preparing prototypes but acknowledges the bill requires congressional approval, as current legislation has stalled in the House Committee on Financial Services.
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