Maine’s King one of 3 moving Senate toward shutdown deal, but there’s no guarantee

A group of three moderate senators, including Angus King of Maine, are pushing for a deal to end the 40-day government shutdown by agreeing to pass three annual spending bills and extend government funding until late January, with a future vote promised on health care subsidies. This proposal, endorsed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, would also reinstate federal workers who were laid off and ensure they are paid. However, this compromise faces significant opposition from within the Democratic party. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer stated he could not support the deal in good faith,... download the app to read more