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The winners and losers from Congress's funding bill to avert shutdown

The article from MSN discusses the outcomes of Congress's recent funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. Key points include that the bill extends funding for various federal agencies until different dates in March, providing a temporary reprieve from immediate shutdown threats. Winners from this bill include defense contractors and military personnel, as the Department of Defense received full-year funding, ensuring stability in military operations and related industries. Additionally, programs like WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) were fully funded, which is a win for low-income families. On the other hand, losers include non-defense discretionary programs which did not receive the same level of funding certainty, facing potential cuts or delays. The bill also did not address long-term fiscal issues or include additional aid for Ukraine, which was a point of contention. Furthermore, the lack of comprehensive immigration reform or border security measures left some Republican lawmakers dissatisfied, highlighting ongoing political divides. The temporary nature of the funding also means that Congress will need to revisit these issues soon, keeping the pressure on for a more permanent solution.

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