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US Senate passes pivotal short-term spending bill to avert shutdown

 Published: 11:17, 22 December 2024

US Senate passes pivotal short-term spending bill to avert shutdown

The US Senate passed early Saturday morning pivotal legislation to fund the government through March 14 and avoid a government shutdown, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden's desk to sign it into law.

The bill saw widespread support in the chamber for the American Relief Act of 2025, mirroring an earlier vote in the House of Representatives that also enjoyed bipartisan support.

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