US Congress approves Bill ending brief government shutdown
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The Bill, approved 240-186, would end an hours-long government shutdown that started on Thursday at midnight when current government funding expired.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US House of Representatives early on Friday (Feb 9) approved a Bill to fund the federal government through March 23 and to increase overall spending limits over two years, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump.
The Bill, approved 240-186, would end an hours-long government shutdown that started on Thursday at midnight when current government funding expired. Trump is expected to sign the bill into law. The Senate approved it earlier on Friday.
