WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Congressional Democrats, facing tough re-election races back home, say they hope to push through a resolution that would keep the U.S. government running.
The continuing resolution, which would fund most existing programs at current spending levels through Dec. 3, would reduce overall funding by $9 billion, a draft summary released by Senate Democrats indicated. To avoid a government shutdown, lawmakers must pass the legislation before the new fiscal year begins Friday.