Clock is ticking down to federal government shutdown deadline
1/18/2018 7:44:01 AM
By Dave Rowley, News Director
The clock is ticking down to Friday night's government shutdown deadline with DACA as a major sticking point. There's a one month short term funding measure in the works by the GOP that does not include the DREAMers. During a conference with area media on Tuesday, area Congressman Tom Reed indicated that he felt a short-term deal could be worked out before the looming deadline...
Reed-Believes short term deal could be worked out
House Republicans appear to have the votes for passage. But in the Senate, the slim GOP majority needs Democratic support.