Paul Ryan, Patty Murray Working on Deal to Avoid Shutdown, Rollback Sequester
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The contours of a mini-deal to avert another government shutdown emerged Wednesday, a rare glimmer of bipartisanship in a Congress noted for division and dysfunction.
Crafted by Republican Rep. Paul D. Ryan, the party's former vice presidential nominee, and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, the budget chairwoman, the proposed compromise could go before the House for a vote as soon as next week.
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This speaks well for Conservative Ryan working with Liberal Murray.