Trump signs spending bill to end 8-hour shutdown

By Pete Kasperowicz

Published February 9, 2018 1:45pm ET

Trump signs spending bill to end 8-hour shutdown — The Senate passed legislation shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, and the House followed up with a 5:30 a.m. vote to keep the government open. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

President Trump said he signed a spending bill passed by Congress early Friday morning to end what ended up being an 8-hour shutdown.

“Just signed Bill,” 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!”

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