Senate Passes $460 Billion Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Published: 09 March 2024 at 03:03

The Senate passed a $460 billion spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, combining funding for multiple agencies under one vote. The bill, expected to be signed by President Joe Biden, faced opposition from some Republicans over earmarks and spending concerns. Key provisions include cuts to the EPA, ATF, and FBI, additional funding for FAA oversight of Boeing 737 Max and Amtrak, and a prohibition on U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve sales to China. The Senate approved six of twelve spending bills, with deadlines looming for the remaining bills by March 22.

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