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Can agree a budget deal before midnight tonight. A so called shutdown could see government offices closed, thousands of staff sent home and military personnel unpaid. In the last few hours, the house of representatives has passed a short term bill to fund the government until february 16th. But getting it through the senate is proving much more difficult. So whats the disagreement about . Well, heres one major Sticking Point the fate of 800,000 so called dreamers, people who came to the us illegally as children and face the prospect of deportation. Democrats are using the budget talks as lever...

Heart breaking revelation. New details about the death of tom petty. Long and painful Health Struggle and what his family hopes it can teach the world. A look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. It is midnight, no deal. The Government Shutdown was 100 avoidable. Completely avoidable. The blame game begins as the government shuts down. This will be called the trump shutdown. The white house has finally weighed in, calling democrats losers. I wouldnt trust this gang to run a 7 11. Gold winning gymnast faces accuser. This group of women that you abused are now a force and you are noth...

He had a republican support. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order before we get started i want to give her deepest condolences of those impacted by the tragic shooting in florida our hearts go out to all victims and loved ones you are in our prayers. The committee is honored to welcome him stephen min nguyen following the Budget Proposal from the Treasury Department we appreciate your time and look forward to your testimony our communion committees annual meeting we have a lot of important work ...

Will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, you are the god of our salvation. Thank you for this sacred moment of prayer. We think of your goodness even in the night seasons, for your ways are reliable and sure. Remind our senators that before honor comes humility as they seek to serve you and country. Give them the wisdom to put their complete trust in you, knowing that you will direct their steps. Lord, use them to do your work on earth. Keep them calm in the quiet center of their lives, so that they may experience serenity in lifes swirling stresses. We pray in you...

Plutocracy. The rich and powerful get the tax cuts but everyone else just gets cut out. I yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum. Mr. President , we are in the midst of debate on the floor of the United States senate on the issue of immigration. Its the first time in five years taken up this issue. Many compelling reasons for us to get this right. President trump on september the fifth announced that he was going to end the daca program, created by president obamas executive order which protect 780,000 young people who are undocumented in the United States. The elimination of that Pr...