UPDATE 2-U.S. lawmakers reach deal on massive defense bill, eye Russia, Turkey, China – Yahoo News

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By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers announced an agreement on Monday on a $738-billion bill setting policy for the Department of Defense, including new measures for competing with Russia and China, family leave for federal workers and the creation of President Donald Trump’s long-desired Space Force.

It also calls for sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, and a tough response to North Korea’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Armed…