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The Pour Over Today

Shutdown Averted, Potential TikTok Ban, & More | 03.11.24

Mar 11, 2024
Topics include Congress passing a spending bill, potential TikTok ban, electric car maker announcement, TikTok's denial of China ties, job report, stock performances, former president conviction, MIT lawsuit, UFO sightings, and political campaign announcement.
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  • Congress approved a $460 billion spending bill to avert shutdown, covering various sectors and benefiting Democrats and Biden.
  • TikTok faces potential US ban over surveillance concerns, sparking bipartisan bill and Biden's strategic TikTok debut.

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Congress Passes $460 Billion Spending Bill

Congress recently approved a $460 billion spending bill to avert a government shutdown, with President Biden signing it into law. The bill encompasses various sectors like agriculture, veteran affairs, housing, and transportation, aiming to set the budget for this fiscal year. Senate Majority Leader Schumer highlighted efforts in the bipartisan package, granting wins to both Democrats and Biden, including provisions for rent assistance, infrastructure employees, and veterans' gun rights.

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