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Tax Return Provision of Spending Bill Surprises Lawmakers

Last-minute bills often contain surprises, and Congress' 3,200-page spending bill is no exception. The bill is intended to fund most of the federal government's operations, but is also festooned with special features few had noticed. NPR's David Welna reports.

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David Welna is NPR's national security correspondent.