News Alert: Senate leaders reach deal to keep government funded

---------------------------------------- News Alert: Senate leaders reach deal to keep government funded September 26, 2011 6:41:37 PM ---------------------------------------- Senate leaders announced a bipartisan agreement Monday evening that would keep government agencies funded until Nov. 18, potentially ending a contentious dispute on how to pay for disaster funds. The Senate is expected to approve its version of the temporary spending bill Monday evening. The House is likely to approve a very brief extension of funding by a voice vote later this week and, when it returns to session next week, hold a vote on the stop-gap bill funding the government till Nov. 18. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/X109GB/6VKPQ6/KFQSOQ/43EZ2F/CV8OS/HK/h For more information, visit washingtonpost.com ---------------------------------------- © 2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071