US Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, addressed the Senate floor on the agreement to consider legislation to avert a government shutdown. Schumer cited the importance of keeping government functioning, especially during the ongoing pandemic. He thanked bipartisan Senate leaders, McConnell, Durbin, and Shelby, for their efforts in reaching an agreement. The Continuing Resolution (CR), the pending legislation in question, would extend government funding through December 3, 2021.
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