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House and Senate negotiators reveal a $1.012 trillion bill to fund the federal government for the next 8½ months, marking a temporary ceasefire in budget conflicts. The compromise restores some funding to domestic programs but keeps overall discretionary spending lower than in 2009. The bill aims to stabilize Congress and the economy.
Sunday, 12 January, 2014