Senate Votes to End Govt Shutdown

The U. S. Senate has finally voted on a deal to end the government shutdown. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives. Eight Democrats voted with all but one Republican. WASHINGTON DC The Senate passed a government funding package Monday night that paves the way for ending the longest shutdown in history. The [.] The post Senate Votes to End Govt Shutdown appeared first on The Last Refuge. Continue reading Senate Votes to End Govt Shutdown

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly swatted down a Democratic offer to reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies for. Continue reading Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day