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GOP: ‘No apologies’ for budget-busting spending, debt limit deal

By Susan Ferrechio
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GOP: ‘No apologies’ for budget-busting spending, debt limit deal

Republican leaders Tuesday defended a massive spending and debt limit deal in response to significant criticism from conservatives that the accord is fiscally irresponsible.

“I make no apologies for this two-year caps deal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday. “I think it’s the best we could have done in a divided government.”

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