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Congress approves Trump's aid and debt deal with Democrats
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday extending the government debt limit for three months and providing about $15 billion in hurricane-related aid, bringing his surprising deal with Democratic congressional leaders this week to completion.
- Republicans see tax reform complicated by Trump deal with Democrats |
- Senate panel rejects Trump's 'doctrine of retreat' on foreign policy
- Trump says churches should get FEMA funds for hurricane relief
- Jamie Dimon ventures beyond Wall Street to have a say in Washington
- Defying Trump, Senate panel approves funding for U.N. climate body
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