US Housing Bill Signed Into Law After Trump's Objections Overruled

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A landmark US housing bill has been signed into law despite opposition from President Donald Trump. The legislation is designed to lower housing costs and boost the supply of homes across the country. Trump had pushed for voter ID legislation to be prioritized and passed before the housing bill could move forward. His objections were ultimately set aside as the housing measure cleared the necessary hurdles to become law.

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