Rand Paul to Delay $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill Over Deficit Concerns
• Sen. Rand Paul will hold up $1.5 trillion spending package because of concerns over debt and deficit • Package includes funding for Pentagon, Health and Human Services, Labor departments • Provides 3% boost for defense spending, keeps nondefense spending flat • Part of 2-year budget deal restricting spending and suspending debt ceiling • Package expected to fund agencies through September, avoiding partial shutdown