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weekend is scheduled to speak with speaker mccarthy by phone later this evening. you mentioned there were negotiating teams late last night, back at it this morning only to emerge around midday. we saw speaker mccarthy and he said they were taking a chipotle break. they returned with chips and queso for the press and went back to the closed-door session. they say progress is being made and republican negotiators say they are getting closer on the big stuff. but there are still some sticking points on. so smaller more specific issues, including a gop ask for work requirements to be attached to nutritional benefits and other welfare programs, including what's commonly called food stamps. >> so does a deal appear imminent? >> reporter: i think everyone is hoping that. i will say both sides seem more optimist you can in the last 24 hours but they don't have a lot of time because speaker mccarthy promised the 72-hour waiting period for lawmakers to review the bill before a vot ahen it still has to go through the senate. but the good news is the treasury department said this

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