Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on March 9, 2024
US President Joe Biden signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies. The legislation gets lawmakers halfway done with appropriations work for the 2024 budget year. It will allow for the hiring of more air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors.

You are here

Related news from verified sources

The $1.2 trillion spending bill passed by the House to prevent a government shutdown faces Senate debate. Republican opposition arises over policy priorities and...
on March 22, 2024 • IndiaTimes

The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion spending package early Saturday, averting a government shutdown. The bill, which passed 74-24, will now head to President Joe...
on March 23, 2024 • IndiaTimes

You might like