"A deal is reportedly within reach to end the 40-day long government shutdown according to a new report from Axios. The Axios report citing sources from both parties said that Senate Democrats are prepared to advance a package of bills to bring an end to the standoff. The procedural motion which would set up votes on these bills is expected to be supported by at least 10 Senate Democrats, per Axios"
"The ramifications of the shutdown have begun to ramp up in recent days. The disruption to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has impacted 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits. And airport delays have begun to pile up as there is a shortage of air traffic controllers due to the fact they have not been paid. This story is developing."
A deal appears within reach to end the 40-day government shutdown, with Senate Democrats prepared to advance a package of bills to resolve the standoff. A procedural motion to set up votes on the bills is expected to gain support from at least 10 Senate Democrats. The package would include a vote in December on extending Obamacare tax credits. The shutdown has caused rising consequences: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) disruption has affected 42 million Americans who receive benefits, and airport delays are increasing because a shortage of air traffic controllers persists amid unpaid wages.
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