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Wall Street's win on swaps rule in federal spending bill shows resurgence of influence in Washington.

Wall Street's win on swaps rule in federal spending bill shows resurgence of influence in Washington.

Banks would be allowed to keep derivatives in units with federal backstops, and underfunded multi-employer pensions would be allowed to reduce benefits.

Documents show companies benefited from arrangements to cut tax bills lower taxes.

Documents show companies benefited from arrangements to cut tax bills lower taxes.

Measure includes provision exempting end-users of commodity futures from margin requirements.