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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Alexandra Wilts

Trump signs US budget bill to end government shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping budget bill, ending a short government shutdown.

"Just signed Bill," Mr Trump tweeted. "Our Military will now be stronger than ever before. We love and need our Military and gave them everything — and more. First time this has happened in a long time. Also means JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!"

The government was only closed for a mere five hours. 

One Senate Republican aide told Politico that the shutdown was the "stupidest thing to happen to Congress in three weeks". 

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