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Sen. Ed Markey Discusses The Latest On Negotiations To Prevent A Shutdown

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The Capitol is seen at dawn as Senate Republicans work to pass their sweeping tax bill this week, in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
The Capitol is seen at dawn as Senate Republicans work to pass their sweeping tax bill this week, in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

On Friday, Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer left a meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump after several hours of talks over a pending government shutdown.

Senator Schumer told reporters that "we made some progress," but didn't give any details except that "the discussion will continue."

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Edward Markey, senator for Massachusetts. He tweets @senmarkey.

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