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President approves spending bill, averting another government shutdown

President Donald Trump signed legislation today that funds federal agencies through September 2019. The bipartisan measure prevents a partial government closure at midnight.

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Posted 14h ago · Based on reporting by Missouri Independent

President Donald Trump has enacted legislation to finance federal agencies through September 2019. This action follows three previous government shutdowns during his presidency.

The bipartisan bill was signed today, averting a potential partial government closure set for midnight. This agreement resolves funding issues for the current fiscal year.

This measure ensures the continued operation of government services. Full reporting is available from the original source.

Editor's note: Dispatch Briefs are short summaries written by Missouri Dispatch editors with the assistance of AI tools, based on publicly available reporting from the cited source. We do not independently verify every detail; please consult the original source for the complete story.

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