GOP, Dems Reach Deal To Avoid Government Shutdown

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Politico and CNN are both reporting that House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will announce Tuesday (July 31) that they’ve agreed on a six-month extension to fund the federal government.

The deal, if consummated, would mean there will be no shutdown before the November General Election.

Read more: Leaders of Congress close to deal to fund government, avoid shutdown showdown

— Michael Levine

Photo by Flickr user Leader Nancy Pelosi

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