"Shutshow: The US Senate passed legislation Sunday that could end the 41-day-long government shutdown. Eight moderate Democrats joined Republicans to vote for a deal that would fund some agencies until next October and others through January. They'll get "a commitment from the Trump administration to rehire government workers fired at the start of the funding lapse, and the promise of a Senate floor vote in December on legislation to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits"in exchange."
"Many Senate Democrats were furious about the agreement. The breakaway senators believed "The party's shutdown strategy wasn't working, and there was no evidence that prolonging the impasse would force Republicans to the table."( Punchbowl News) The package would also guarantee furloughed workers would receive back pay, even though Congress already passed a law guaranteeing back pay during a shutdown and Trump signed it. ( Government Executive)"
Morning conditions will be windy and cool with a high near 50 and overnight lows around 29; delicate plants should be brought indoors. The Wizards play in Detroit tonight. Social contacts include Bluesky, Signal handle @abeaujon.87, and an email link. Playlists of daily music recommendations are available on Spotify and Apple Music. Current listening is Sex Faces' "Just Like Johnny and Morrissey"; the DC band plays Rhizome tonight with Genre Is Death and Krime Slugs before a show in Kenya later this month. The US Senate passed a bipartisan package that could end the 41-day government shutdown, fund agencies into next year, secure commitments to rehire workers, and promise a December Senate vote on expiring Obamacare tax credits. Many Senate Democrats expressed fury, and critics noted the package guarantees back pay despite an existing law already providing it.
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