Senators have reached a deal to end the federal government shutdown.
The agreement was negotiated in part by Sens. Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan as well as GOP senators, and has “more than enough” members of the Senate Democratic Caucus to advance, according to Politico.
The deal agrees to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on the Affordable Care Act bill in December. The deal includes a reversal of President Donald Trump’s firings of federal employees and provisions to prevent such actions in the future, the source said. It would also ensure food stamps are funded through fiscal year 2026.
However, several big obstacles remain.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement on Sunday night that House Democrats would not support legislation that doesn't extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that have been the main reason for the shutdown.
"As a result of the Republican refusal to address the healthcare crisis that they have crea...
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