Signs of hope as government shutdown looms
April 1st, 2011
06:22 PM ET
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12 years ago

Signs of hope as government shutdown looms

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WASHINGTON (CNN) - With a deadline looming at the end of next week, leaders in both parties sent hopeful signals Friday that they can pass spending legislation to avert a U.S. government shutdown.

"We know that both sides are close. We know that a compromise is within reach," said President Barack Obama.

"We are on the doorstep of a deal," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, the third-ranking Senate Democrat.

"I am not preparing for a government shutdown," House Speaker John Boehner told reporters.

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December 5th, 2008
03:30 PM ET
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Senate Dems to prepare auto bailout plans this weekend

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[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/12/05/art.dodd1.gi.jpg caption="Dodd has been asked to spend the weekend working on auto bailout ideas."]WASHINGTON (CNN) - A senior Democratic leadership aide tells CNN that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has asked Senate Banking Chairman Chris Dodd and his staff to work this weekend to prepare several options on how to help auto companies, plans Democratic will consider first thing Monday morning.

The aide gave a highly optimistic timetable, given the deep divide among lawmakers about how, and whether, to help Detroit.

“Ideally, we would reach consensus on process and substance with our caucus and Senate Minority Mitch McConnell mid-day Monday,” said the aide, who said their goal would be to schedule any necessary votes no later than mid-week.

Democratic leaders were hoping to confer with Republicans about various ideas most lawmakers are reluctant to discuss publicly.

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Filed under: Auto Bailout • Chris Dodd • Congress