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Headline Roundup February 7th, 2018

US Senate Nears Budget Agreement

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The US Senate closes in on a budget deal that would avoid another shutdown, while Trump favors a shutdown if Democrats reject his immigration policies.

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Senate nears two-year deal on spending
Senate nears two-year deal on spending

The Hill

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Senate leaders on Tuesday said they are close to a two-year budget deal that could avert a government shutdown and set up a debate on immigration reform next week.

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Shutdown Less Likely as Senate Closes in on Budget Agreement
Shutdown Less Likely as Senate Closes in on Budget Agreement

CBN

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Buoyed by the sudden likelihood of a budget pact, lawmakers are on track avoid a repeat of last month’s government shutdown — though President Donald Trump unexpectedly raised the possibility of closing things down again if he can’t have his way on immigration.

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Senate leaders see two-year budget deal within their grasp
Senate leaders see two-year budget deal within their grasp

Washington Post

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Top Senate leaders were working Tuesday to finalize a sweeping long-term budget deal that would include a defense spending boost President Trump has long demanded alongside an increase in domestic programs championed by Democrats.

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