Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Reach Spending Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
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The top Democrat and Republican in the US Congress have reached a $1.59tn spending deal to fund the government, setting up negotiations over how various agencies will be funded for the fiscal year. Disagreements remain over the allocation of funds, with differing figures for defense and non-defense spending. The deal could face challenges from hardline House Republicans and must be passed by both chambers of Congress to prevent a government shutdown.
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- Republican and Democrat leaders reach spending deal to fund US government The Guardian US
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- Congressional leaders announce spending deal as shutdown threat looms CNN
- House, Senate release bipartisan agreement on government funding as shutdown deadlines loom Fox News
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