Congress on Verge of Deal on Spending to Avert U.S. Shutdown
- Republican Sessions says plan to be presented to lawmakers
- Ryan spokeswoman disputes Sessions, says talks are continuing
Representative Paul Ryan, center right, walks down the steps of the U.S. Capitol building following a vote on Oct. 9, 2015.
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House and Senate lawmakers were on the brink of an agreement on plans to fund the U.S. government and make some expired tax provisions permanent as a deadline to avoid a federal shutdown drew near.
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers, a Kentucky Republican, said Tuesday evening that lawmakers were “very close” to a deal, “99 percent,” though he wouldn’t say what the 1 percent disagreement was. House Republicans plan to meet at 9 p.m. Washington time. Earlier, Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions said a tentative agreement had been reached.