debt ceiling extension through february and open working funded government through mid january, and a decade long spending plan by december 13. it does not include a provision that relates to the sweeping healthcare law's medical device tax, but does have income verification rules for people who receive subsidies or financial support with the insurance. lawmakers are acknowledging that it is coming down to the wire. >> everybody realizes that we're up against the clock. you get the kind of critical mass point here. i think we'll figure it out. >> reporter: voters aren't the only one putting pressure on the elected officials. possible downgrades have been warned if the gridlock isn't broken soon. >> thank you very much. there is an item in the new york post that says with the whole government shutdown t said you know who in the administration was behind it? the architect of the shutdown? valerie jarrett because she felt that a showdown with the republicans over obamacare, more