Congress Strikes $1.66 Trillion Budget Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
• Congressional leaders sign $1.66 trillion funding deal to avoid government shutdown • Deal includes $886 billion for defense spending and $772.7 billion for non-defense spending • Funding extends through January 19 for some agencies, February 2 for others • 12 days to finalize details and pass legislation to avoid shutdown • House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader express optimism that deal will prevent shutdown