Bush's request to develop nuclear weapons was declined…..
“Also enacted last week was an $800 billion increase in the government's borrowing limit. The measure was yet another testament to record annual deficits, which reached $413 billion last year and are expected to climb indefinitely.”
“Resolving one last-minute fight, Senate GOP leaders agreed to give abortion-rights supporters a chance by spring to repeal language making it easier for health-care providers to decline to provide abortions or offer counseling and referrals.”
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/20/spending.bill.ap/index.html