why it's so urgent. >> hundreds of thousands of workers across the country suddenly are without a paycheck. their families are counting on them being able to go to work. >> reporter: both sides say last night's meeting narrowed the issue, but there are still deep decisi divisions. >> we're not there yet, but hope lies eternal. >> there is an intent on both sides to continue to work together on try to resolve this. no one wants the government to shut down. >> reporter: democrats insist their hands are tied by the tea part i. >> they'll be driven into an unsustainable position and pay a price for it. >> reporter: perhaps no greater price than this. >> we have people coming from all over the country fp. >> reporter: sal sli waiting to bury her father. if the shutdown happen, his funeral may have as to wait. just one of the very real impacts if in fact they can't