The Senate on Sunday (Nov. 9) reportedly took a major step toward ending the 41-day government shutdown. They voted 60–40 to advance a bipartisan funding bill that would reopen the government through late January.
Eight Democratic senators joined forces with 52 Republicans in breaking a six-week stalemate over Affordable Care Act tax credits, according to numerous media reports. The long-overdue compromise reportedly includes a mid-December vote on the health care subsidies but no guarantee of their extension. The measure would also reportedly reverse recent federal layoffs and provide back pay to workers. Final passage could take several days, according to news outlets.
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Senate passes temporary funding bill -The World and Everything in It podcast
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown -Associated Press
Is the federal government shutdown over? Here’s what still needs to happen. -USA Today
Senate advances deal to end government shutdown as air traffic control staffing worsens -CNN
Senate Democrats cave, open path to reopening government -Fox News
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from media reports by The Baptist Paper.
