US of A Comandante FiLTH: Word on the street is a deal was struck between the Repubs and Democrats to end the shutdown and raise the debt ceiling but the bill has to be passed. (Edited by Comandante FiLTH)  lori100: Yep.....------------ Senate announces deal to end government shutdown, lift debt ceiling CBS News - 3 hours ago Senate expected to vote on deal this evening before sending it to House; Boehner says House won't block it. | Politics Chat Room 23 People Chatting Similar Conversations |