Obama signs bill keeping government open until Dec. 9

Published September 29, 2016 7:23pm ET



President Obama on Thursday signed into law the spending bill that will keep the federal government open after the fiscal year ends on Friday.

The continuing resolution allows the federal government to remain open until Dec. 9. It also funds efforts to combat the Zika virus but not money to aid Flint, Mich., after its lead water crisis.

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