"WASHINGTON (AP) - A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history. What's in and out of the bipartisan deal drew sharp criticism and leaves few senators fully satisfied."
"The legislation provides funding to reopen the government, including for SNAP food aid and other programs, while also ensuring backpay for furloughed federal workers the Trump administration had left in doubt. But notably lacking is any clear resolution to expiring health care subsidies that Democrats have been fighting for as millions of Americans stare down rising insurance premiums. That debate was pushed off for a vote next month, weeks before the subsidies are set to expire."
A bipartisan Senate package cleared a procedural vote 60-40 with eight Democrats joining most Republicans, positioning the bill for final passage and House consideration. The measure funds much of the federal government for several weeks, restores SNAP food aid, and guarantees backpay for furloughed federal employees. The legislation does not resolve expiring health care subsidies; a vote on that issue is scheduled for next month, leaving millions facing rising insurance premiums in the interim. President Donald Trump indicated the shutdown appeared close to ending. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer opposed the measure over its failure to fully address health care funding.
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