Jan 22, 2018 - Politics & Policy

The government is probably about to reopen

Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer

Senators are voting now on a three-week continuing resolution. Enough Democrats are expected to vote for the deal after Mitch McConnell indicated there will be a vote on Dreamers and border security.

Key quote: Sen. Joe Manchin, leaving a Democratic caucus meeting, said it was "very positive" and predicted the government was about to reopen.

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