Headline Roundup February 12, 2019
Congressional Negotiators Strike Tentative Deal To Avert New Shutdown
Summary from the AllSides News Team
House and Senate negotiators say they have reached an agreement in principle to avert another government shutdown.
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Deal or No Deal? Lawmakers Say They've Reached Border Battle Compromise, but Will Trump Agree?
CBN
News
Congressional leaders say they have a deal to fund border security and avoid another government shutdown. Both sides are claiming victory, but there are still hurdles to overcome.
The agreement first has to pass the House and Senate.
Lawmakers reach agreement 'in principle' to avert shutdown
The Hill
News
Lawmakers said on Monday night that they had reached an agreement "in principle" to avoid a second partial government shutdown set to begin on Saturday.
With Shutdown Looming, Border Deal Is Reached ‘in Principle’
New York Times (News)
News
House and Senate negotiators on Monday night agreed in principle to provide $1.375 billion for fencing and other physical barriers at the Mexican border, part of a broader agreement that would stave off another partial government shutdown without funding President Trump’s wall.
