House Republicans Tuesday introduced a spending bill that would keep the government funded until April 28, 2017, but also includes controversial language aimed at speeding up consideration of a waiver for retired Gen. James Mattis, who President-elect Trump has selected to serve as his defense secretary.
The bill, which must pass both the House and Senate, sets annual spending in accordance with a $1.07 annual budget cap. It includes sweeteners for Democrats, such $170 million for Flint, Mich., where lead has contaminated the water supply and $45 million to provide healthcare for retired coal miners.
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