Senate poised to approve funding agreement that may prevent government shutdown

Senate Deal to End Shutdown: The Senate is poised to pass a deal that could end the federal government shutdown, funding operations through the end of January, with enough Democratic support to meet the 60-vote threshold.

Key Provisions of the Deal: The agreement includes a commitment to vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits by December, guarantees pay for federal workers during the shutdown, and reverses permanent layoffs of government employees.

Bipartisan Budget Process: The deal aims to establish a bipartisan budget process and prevent the use of continuing resolutions for government funding, addressing concerns over fiscal management.

Support for SNAP Program: The package also allocates funding for the SNAP program, which assists 42 million Americans with food stamps, ensuring continued support through September.