$1.1tn bipartisan spending bill for defense and security

Summary: US congressional leaders revealed a $1.1tn bipartisan spending measure for defense and homeland security, with a tight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The bill covers two-thirds of the $1.66tn discretionary spending for the fiscal year. The Congressional Budget Office predicts a significant increase in deficits and debt over the next 30 years. The bill includes provisions for national defense, border security, and various social programs.

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