The U.S. House passed a Senate-approved spending bill, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The package funds most federal agencies through January 30, restores jobs, and provides back pay to federal workers.
Democrats ended their standoff over health care subsidies after Senate moderates reached a limited deal with Republicans, sparking internal party anger. The bill covers only part of the federal budget, meaning another shutdown could occur early next year if remaining spending bills aren’t passed.
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