Congress reaches deal to avoid government shutdown, negotiators say
Congress has reached a deal to avoid a government shutdown, according to negotiators.
The breakthrough was announced in statements from three appropriations negotiators, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), though no specifics were given. Negotiators had been clamoring to reach a deal before a partial government shutdown would commence on Friday.