Why $250 bills bearing Trump's face are a tough legal sell

Republican lawmakers want a $250 bill featuring President Trump for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration , but the proposal faces legal and legislative hurdles. Why it matters: Federal law bars living people from appearing on U.S. currency, creating a significant obstacle to the proposal without congressional action. State of play: The Washington Post reported Thursday that, despite the stalled legislation, U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach and his senior adviser requested prototypes of the $25

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