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Biden signs short-term funding bill

The measure gave US lawmakers additional time to pass an omnibus spending package by Christmas.

US President Joe Biden

Washington: US President Joe Biden signed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.

The continuing resolution provided appropriations to federal agencies through December 23, for continuing projects and activities, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the White House.

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The measure gave US lawmakers additional time to pass an omnibus spending package by Christmas.

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