Senate advances funding package expected to end longest US government shutdown

The Senate has advanced a funding package that is expected to end the longest US government shutdown in history. The bill passed with a 60-40 vote, with several Democrats joining Republicans to approve a compromise deal that will fund most federal agencies through January. This agreement now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The core issue at the center of the 40-day stalemate was the expiring tax credits for healthcare premiums, a key concession demanded by Democrats. While the approved package does not directly address these subsidies, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has promised a Senate vote later this year on the matter. The legislation extends gov... download the app to read more