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House Passes Spending Bill to End 35-Day Government Shutdown Record

The US House of Representatives has passed a federal government spending package, ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The bill will now head to President Biden's desk for signature, bringing an end to at least 35 days of partial closures and disruptions across the country.

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