Congressional Leaders Sign $1.66 Trillion Funding Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown
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Congressional leaders have signed a $1.66 trillion funding deal to avert a government shutdown, allocating $886 billion for defense and $772.7 billion for non-defense spending. The agreement accelerates cuts to IRS funding and includes $6.1 billion in COVID-19 spending. Two deadlines must be met to prevent a shutdown, with funding needed for various departments and programs through January 19 and additional appropriations bills expiring on February 2. While the deal is seen as a favorable budget agreement by some, Democrats have emphasized their opposition to including "poison pill" policy changes in the appropriations bills.
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