Biden Signs $460 Billion Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown, Fund Key Programs Through March
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Biden signed a $460 billion spending package passed by Congress to avoid a government shutdown. The package funds federal agencies through March 22.
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The bipartisan package allows for hiring of more air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors, gives firefighters a raise, and boosts support for homeless veterans.
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Democrats prevented policy riders blocking new rules expanding access to the abortion pill and fully funded the WIC nutrition program.
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Republicans prevented sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China and limited investigations of parents' school board speech.
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The package includes $12.7 billion for lawmakers' special projects. An effort to strip projects was defeated 64-32.