Shaheen says ‘we are going to continue to fight’ after supporting shutdown deal

The U.S. Senate has taken the first step towards reaching a deal that would end the federal government shutdown.

The agreement would fund the government through the end of January, includes language to reverse layoffs of federal employees, and funds SNAP food benefits through the end of the fiscal year.

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has been negotiating with Republicans and was one of eight senators in the Democratic caucus to vote in favor of this agreement on Sunday. She spoke with NHPR’s Rick Ganley about her decision to support the deal.

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