Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/senate-democrats-release-details-of-the-bipartisan-bill-to-fund-the-government Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Senate Democrats release details of the bipartisan bill to fund the government Nation Oct 16, 2013 6:38 PM EST Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s office just released this document outlining some of the basic numbers behind the bipartisan deal to end the shutdown. The document points out that the current deal funds the government at the same level Democrats originally proposed to avoid a shutdown, $986 billion per year. Overall the fact sheet is light on facts and heavy on political attacks against Tea Party Republicans–holding them accountable for the shutdown and calling their actions “reckless” and “irresponsible.” DPCC Fact Sheet Bipartisan Deal (PDF) DPCC Fact Sheet Bipartisan Deal (Text) A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s office just released this document outlining some of the basic numbers behind the bipartisan deal to end the shutdown. The document points out that the current deal funds the government at the same level Democrats originally proposed to avoid a shutdown, $986 billion per year. Overall the fact sheet is light on facts and heavy on political attacks against Tea Party Republicans–holding them accountable for the shutdown and calling their actions “reckless” and “irresponsible.” DPCC Fact Sheet Bipartisan Deal (PDF) DPCC Fact Sheet Bipartisan Deal (Text) A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now