Senate Passes $460 Billion Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
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The US Senate has passed a $460 billion spending package, averting a government shutdown and funding various programs through the end of the fiscal year. The bill, which has been sent to President Joe Biden for signing, is a major step towards finalizing the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in Congress. The Senate's action follows the bill's approval in the House of Representatives and comes ahead of the March 22 deadline for a larger package of spending bills covering military, homeland security, healthcare, and other services.
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