By Patricia Zengerle and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The last-minute bill to avert a potentially catastrophic U.S. default and reopen the government came in at a relatively skimpy 35 pages, but lawmakers still managed to pack in some special favors. Such stop-gap funding measures often include so-called "anomalies" to address special needs that would otherwise be handled in normal spending bills. This time, they range from flood relief to funds to speed claims for veterans benefits to money for a dam project. ...
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