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South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation Urges Democrats to Negotiate on Shutdown End

South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation Urges Democrats to Negotiate on Shutdown End

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It has now been one month since the federal government shutdown began, and it doesn’t look like democrats and republicans are close to ending it.
President Trump on Saturday offered to temporarily extend protections for young immigrants brought to the country illegally in exchange for almost six billion dollars for the Mexican border wall.

South Dakota Senator John Thune says he hopes democrats will at least offer a counter proposal…

Senator Mike Rounds says democrats should consider the offer..

Congressman Dusty Johnson says it’s time to negotiate..

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will bring the Presidents proposal to the floor for a vote.

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