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Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, $38 Billion Cut

HeadlineApr 11, 2011

On Friday, the White House and congressional leaders reached a last-minute deal to cut $38 billion in spending for the final six months of this fiscal year. The deal—which still needs to be voted on by Congress—prevented a government shutdown, but larger budget battles are on the horizon.

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