Author: Pauline Edwards

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President Joe Biden signed a package of spending bills to prevent a shutdown of key federal agencies. The legislation was signed Saturday with thanks to leaders and negotiators from both parties. Lawmakers are now negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to fully fund all federal agencies by March 22. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the first bill’s passage allows for the hiring of more air traffic controllers and more support for homeless veterans, among other things.

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