President Obama signs massive year-end tax cut and spending package

http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/la-na-congress-budget-20151218-story.html

Congress gave final approval Friday to one of the most ambitious legislative packages in years — a $1.1-trillion funding bill, up to $680 billion in tax breaks and dozens of other substantial policy initiatives.

The measure, which averts another shutdown and keeps the federal government running through September, was sent to President Obama, who signed it into law.

Among the 2016 presidential candidates, Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted against the package, as did Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a contender for the Democratic nomination. Only Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voted for it. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) missed the vote.