U.S. President Joe Biden gives remarks following the 2022 midterm elections in the White House, in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov. 9, 2022. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)
The measure gave U.S. lawmakers additional time to pass an omnibus spending package by Christmas.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden signed a short-term funding bill on Friday to avert a government shutdown.
The continuing resolution provided appropriations to federal agencies through Dec. 23, for continuing projects and activities, according to the White House.
The measure gave U.S. lawmakers additional time to pass an omnibus spending package by Christmas. ■
