The US Senate on Sunday advanced a bill that would allow the federal government to resume operations and end a 40-day "shutdown" that furloughed hundreds of thousands of employees and delayed government programs. This was reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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During a procedural vote, senators voted to advance a bill passed by the House of Representatives, with amendments to fund the government until January 30 and a package of three appropriation bills for the year. The vote passed 60-40, the minimum required to overcome a Senate filibuster.
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The bill prohibits federal agencies from laying off employees until January 30, ensuring that all federal employees, including military personnel, border guards, and air traffic controllers, are paid. This was a victory for unions and will slow down Trump's campaign to reduce staff.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune noted: "It was a good vote tonight… Of course, it will require some cooperation and agreement." Negotiations on the deal were conducted by Democratic Senators Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, and independent Senator Angus King."
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