Democrats drop funding fight, opt for short-term deal
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WASHINGTON Dec 16 (Reuters) - In a surprise victory for Republicans, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid said on Thursday he would abandon efforts to pass a $1.1 trillion spending bill and instead extend current funding.
The move will likely give Republicans a greater chance to push for the deep spending cuts they have promised, as they will control the House of Representatives and wield greater clout in the Senate starting in January.
(Reporting by Andy Sullivan; Editing by Stacey Joyce)
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