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Senate Leaders Reach Deal On Re-Opening Federal Government

AP Photo/Susan Walsh
World War II veterans visit the World War II Memorial in Washington despite barriers erected after the shutdown.

The partial government shutdown is now in its 16th day, but it appears to coming to an end. Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement to re-open the government and temporarily raise the debt ceiling.

The deal calls for the government to be funded through January 15, and to raise the debt ceiling until February 7. Jennifer Steinhauer is a reporter for The New York Times. She speaks with Ross Reynolds about the new developments.

Produced by Andy Hurst.