Congress Passes FY 2021 Government Funding, Coronavirus Relief Legislation
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Congress Passes FY 2021 Government Funding, Coronavirus Relief Legislation

After several continuing resolutions to buy lawmakers additional negotiating time, Congress has passed a $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief package. As long as President Trump signs the measure by December 28, the federal government will not shut down this year. The package allows for a 1 percent pay raise for civilian federal employees and includes $900 million in coronavirus relief, but the bill has been criticized for failing to take action on controversial federal workforce policies implemented by the Trump administration.

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