Democrats release counteroffer to avert shutdown while House moves ahead on GOP plan | NYGazet

House Republicans advanced their own plan earlier Wednesday, moving one step closer to funding the government without provisions sought by Democrats.

Washington — Democrats released a counteroffer Wednesday night to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown next month. But Republicans are forging ahead with their plan, advancing the legislation in a key House vote earlier in the evening. H... [3600 chars]