Schumer optimistic about avoiding government shutdown as funding talks progress
Summary: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism on Sunday about avoiding a government shutdown at the end of the month. He noted that discussions with House Speaker Mike Johnson are progressing toward a potential agreement.
Johnson is expected to present a short-term funding bill this week. This follows a setback last week when House Republicans rejected their own plan to prevent a shutdown.
Tensions remain high as Congress has just over a week to pass a funding bill before the October 1 deadline. Schumer emphasized the need for cooperation from both parties to reach a resolution.
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