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Headline Roundup March 24th, 2018

Trump Signs Spending Bill

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President Trump signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill on Friday after earlier saying that he might veto the bill. Trump said he signed the bill, despite some qualms, because a $60 billion increase in military spending had convinced him it was a worthwhile compromise.

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Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill but vows ‘never again’
Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill but vows ‘never again’

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President Trump said Friday that he signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill because it was vital to rebuilding the military, but he trashed Democrats for tacking on extra spending and vowed to never again sign another budget-busting measure.

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Trump signs budget deal after raising government shutdown threat
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed Congress’ newly passed $1.3 trillion spending bill on Friday, ending several hours of confusion spurred by a tweeted veto threat that raised the specter of a government shutdown.

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Trump signs massive spending bill, but not before a little drama
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The president’s unhappiness was fueled Friday morning how it often is, with Trump in the residence watching “Fox and Friends.”

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