US Senate reaches fiscal deal

[4me2]

US Senate reaches fiscal deal




Republican and Democrat leaders of the US Senate have struck a cross-party deal to end a partial government shutdown and raise the US debt limit.

Their bill must also pass the House, where a small group of Republicans are expected to join Democrats to send the bill to President Barack Obama.
The bill extends the federal borrowing limit until 7 February and funds the government to 15 January.
It comes just a day before the deadline to raise the $16.7tn (£10.5tn) limit.
On the floor of the US Senate, Democratic leader Harry Reid called the legislation "historic", saying it would provide time for Congress to work toward a long-term budget agreement.
"Our country came to the brink of disaster," he said.
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Mr Reid's negotiating partner, said he was "confident" the government could reopen and avoid default under the proposed bill.
"Now it's time for Republicans to unite behind other crucial goals," he said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24557469


Does anyone actually give a fuck ?

[_Belial]

I do, I've had to postpone my holiday by a month because of it, glad it's sorted now.

[4me2]

I do, I've had to postpone my holiday by a month because of it, glad it's sorted now.

Why ?

Please explain.

[_Belial]

Because half if the hotels I'd booked were in national parks so the hotels were closed rescheduled entire trip for November now, I'll miss all the autumnal photos I wanted but hopefully get some snow in Yosemite now.


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