News Alert: Lawmakers see shutdown’s odds rising

View in your browser     Lawmakers see shutdown’s odds rising Lawmakers warned Tuesday that the chances for a government shutdown are greater than at any other time since a 16-day closure in October 2013. Republicans appear poised to offer a plan forward that would fund the government for another month while extending a popular children’s health program for six years. But Republican leaders will need Democratic votes in the Senate — and possibly the House as well — to pass that measure.  Read the full story here         SPONSORED CONTENT   Healthcare Leadership Council    Seniors Need the Senate to Finish the Job. Urge Your Senator to Repeal the IPAB Today.   Protectmedicarenow.org             Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.