The US Congress is speeding towards reopening the government as Senate Democrats dropped their objections to a temporary funding bill. The US Congress is speeding towards reopening the government as Senate Democrats dropped their objections to a temporary funding bill. US government to reopen after Republicans pledge to act on ‘Dreamers’Democrats’ objections were dropped in return for assurances from Republican leaders that they will soon address immigration and other contentious issues. Before the government can reopen the Senate must vote on final passage, the House must approve in turn, and President Donald Trump must sign the measure. Mr McConnell said he hoped to reach bipartisan solutions on immigration, border security, disaster aid, military funding and more by February 8.

Source: Irish Independent January 22, 2018 19:41 UTC