The US government shutdown crisis has been averted after senators reached a bipartisan deal, according to reports from The Hindu and Times of India.
The agreement, which is expected to be announced soon, could end the ongoing standoff between Democrats and Republicans over funding for various government agencies.
According to U.S. media outlets, the deal would provide temporary funding for the government, averting a potential shutdown that was set to begin on Friday.
The Senate passed the deal late on Wednesday night, with several lawmakers hailing it as a breakthrough in efforts to end the impasse.
However, not everyone is pleased with the agreement. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns about the deal’s terms and its potential impact on certain government programs.
The White House said it was ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the deal, but also warned that more work needed to be done to avoid future shutdowns.
‘We’re cautiously optimistic about the prospects for a deal,’ said a White House spokesperson. ‘But we also know that there’s still a lot of work to be done to ensure that our government is funded in a responsible and sustainable way.’
The Senate has been struggling to reach an agreement on funding for the government since December, when Democrats and Republicans couldn’t agree on a spending bill.
The standoff has had significant implications for federal employees, who were forced to work without pay during the shutdown. Many have spoken out about their concerns and frustration with the lack of action from lawmakers.
In recent weeks, there have been several high-profile meetings between senators and White House officials in an effort to break the impasse.
Lawmakers have also been working behind the scenes to craft a deal that would address some of the contentious issues at the center of the disagreement.
The agreement is expected to be announced soon, although details are still sketchy.
Key points:
- US government shutdown crisis has been averted after senators reach bipartisan deal.
- Deal would provide temporary funding for the government, averting potential shutdown.
- Senate passed agreement late on Wednesday night, with several lawmakers hailing it as breakthrough.
The White House and Senate have announced plans to make a formal announcement about the deal later in the day.
This has sparked optimism among some lawmakers and federal employees who had been anxiously waiting for news of a resolution.
Others, however, remain critical of the agreement and warn that it may not be enough to avoid future shutdowns.
