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As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.
The Senate failed to end the government shutdown for the 10th time on Thursday, and is not scheduled to meet again until Monday, October 20.
The standoff has lasted over two weeks, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed, even more without a guaranteed payday and Congress essentially paralyzed.
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Senate departs Washington for three-day weekend without government funding deal
The Senate adjourned after it failed to advance a House-passed continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through Nov. 21, for the 10th time. It failed in a 51-45 split that saw no major changes from previous votes.
"I think we need to move," the Senate majority leader said, shortly after President Trump shared that he was on a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat, and Rep. Michelle Caldier, a Republican, have both criticized the tax increases passed last session.
Senate Joint Resolution 8201 would allow the Washington State Investment Board, an independent investment board, to invest a portion of Washington’s Long-term Care Services and Supports Trust Fund reserves to increase the fund’s growth.
Both candidates break the mold in this race, and the outcome could shape future budget negotiations in the state legislature.
Friday marks Day 17 of the shutdown. The Senate isn’t expected to reconvene until Monday, ensuring the closure stretches into next week. Congress remains at a standstill. The House hasn’t met in a month,