Politics & Government

POLL: Democrats, Republicans reach deal on federal budget -- did it take them too long?

11th-hour decision came just before midnight Friday, April 8, averts the shutdown of the federal government.

Lawmakers reached an agreement on a budget, averting the shutdown of the federal government -- which would have meant furloughs for thousands of federal workers in Montgomery County. Do you think it took lawmakers too long to strike a deal? Post your comments to respond.


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