House Passes Nearly $1.4 Trillion Federal Spending Deal

House Passes Nearly $1.4 Trillion Federal Spending Deal

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The transcript discusses the approval of a $1.4 trillion bipartisan agreement to fund the government for the 2020 fiscal year. The deal includes a pay raise for federal workers, funding for gun violence research, and the removal of certain Affordable Care Act taxes. It aims to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding before the expiration of a short-term spending bill on December 20th. The appropriations package, agreed upon by House and Senate leaders, is set to be voted on by the Senate. President Trump is reportedly pleased with the package and ready to sign it.

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Who announced the deal in principle on the 12 appropriations bills?

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What was President Trump's reaction to the appropriations package?

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