Just 12 hours ago, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) told news cameras outside the White House he was hopeful he could reach a spending deal with House Republicans to avoid a government shutdown. “I have confidence that we can get this done,” he said. “We’re not there yet. But hope lies eternal.”
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=112777