Bald eagles are finally getting the formal recognition most people probably already thought they had. Plus, a Paris Hilton-backed bill becomes law.

President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what had long gone unnoticed and designate the bald eagle — familiar to many because of its white head, yellow beak and brown body — as the national bird.

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday signed legislation designating an overdue honor on Tuesday, naming the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States.

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The bill also increases the income eligibility threshold for the basic needs allowance to 200% of federal poverty guidelines.

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