Senators Near Agreement to End Government Shutdown
TL;DR
Senators are close to finalizing a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown by passing a funding package, with negotiations focusing on appropriations bills and a stopgap expiration date, while also addressing military and legislative issues. Democrats and Republicans are working through procedural hurdles, with some internal disagreements and strategic considerations, as they aim to reopen the government and address other legislative priorities.
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- Senators closing in on key piece of shutdown deal Politico
- Live updates: John Thune 'optimistic' about shutdown deal this week The Hill
- Lawmakers on Capitol Hill signal a deal that could be on the table to end the government shutdown WUSA9
- Top Republican Gives Update on Government Shutdown Timeline Newsweek
- A new shutdown gut check in the Senate Punchbowl News
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