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Trump signs funding bill into law, ending record-long government shutdown
- President Donald Trump signed a funding bill into law, ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, lasting 43 days, and restoring federal food assistance programs for over 40 million Americans reliant on SNAP benefits.
- SNAP funding lapsed during the shutdown, causing disruptions, as some states partially funded the program while others relied on their reserves.
- The House voted 222-209 to pass the bill, and it drew criticism from Democrats for not addressing healthcare issues.
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Congress passed a bill that puts an end to the longest government closure in history, which lasted 43 days, and came into effect with the signature of President Donald Trump.
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After the longest shutdown in history, the House passed a bill last night to fund the government through Jan. 30, and President Trump signed it, reopening the federal government, which had been shut since Oct. 1. The deal to resume government functions came together after eight Democratic senators broke ranks, allowing Republicans to pass a funding bill without extending the enhanced healthcare subsidies Democrats were fighting for. The package …
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