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USA, bipartisan go-ahead for the state budget: end of the second shutdown

The budget, Donald Trump tweeted, includes a $300 billion increase in military spending and national programs. Thanks to 240 votes in favor and despite the opposition of a large part of the Democrats, the second shutdown of the Trump era ends

USA, bipartisan go-ahead for the state budget: end of the second shutdown

US President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan budget agreement for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, approved by Congress on the American night. 240 votes in favor and 186 against, with most of the Democrats who rejected the text, despite the fact that it was the result of a consensual agreement reached with the Republicans.

The Donald's move comes alongside another temporary measure to end the second shutdown in less than a month, which came due to the lack of a budget deal. This is the second "total blockade" of the Trump era.

The tenant of the White House announced it with a tweet adding: "our army will be as strong as it has ever been", referring to the fact that the budget foresees a increase of 300 billion dollars military spending and national programs.

“We love and need our army and we must give it everything and more. It's the first time this has happened in a long time. This also means occupation, occupation, occupation!” concluded Trump.

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