DISASTER BILL PASSES

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the federal supplemental disaster relief bill by a vote of 354-58. The 19-billion-dollar bill will help victims of recent natural disasters and now goes for final approval to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. The final package includes funding for the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael and money to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base, a major employer in Bay County.

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