The Senate's top Republican says he and the Democratic leader have agreed on a spending measure to keep the government running through March, according to AP. Passing the bill _ known as a «continuing resolution» _ would prevent the government from running out of money for daily operations and forcing a shutdown. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell tells CNN's «State of the Union» that he and Majority Leader Harry Reid have a deal on the measure. The budget year began Oct. 1 but Congress hasn't passed any of its annual spending bills. Last Thursday, Democrats pulled back a $1.3 trillion spending bill after Republicans decided not to support it. Republicans complained about special projects in the bill, its overall cost and the lack of time for debate.
