White house is telling nearly 1 million furloughed workers to return to their jobs tomorrow. The bill opens the government through january 15, and extends the nations Borrowing Authority through february 7. President obama already signed it, but as ktvus Heather Holmes tells us now, the only a short term solution. Reporter the good news . No historic default. The bad news . Its only for a few months and there are no guarantees republicans and democrats will be able to bridge the rest. Tonights last Minute Legislative deal brings the government and Yosemite National park back to life. This is pain inflicted on our nation for no good reason. We cant make the same mistake again. Reporter the house and senate negotiated for the agreement, to end the tense political stand off, lift the debt limit, and provide back pay to furloughed workers. This has been a long, challenging few weeks for congress and for the country. Reporter the deal does not include any major changes to president obamas h
The nations Borrowing Authority through february 7. President obama already signed it, but as ktvus Heather Holmes tells us now, the only a short term solution. Reporter the good news . No historic default. The bad news . Its only for a few months and there are no guarantees republicans and democrats will be able to bridge the rest. Tonights last Minute Legislative deal brings the government and Yosemite National park back to life. This is pain inflicted on our nation for no good reason. We cant make the same mistake again. Reporter the house and senate negotiated for the agreement, to end the tense political stand off, lift the debt limit, and provide back pay to furloughed workers. This has been a long, challenging few weeks for congress and for the country. Reporter the deal does not include any major changes to president obamas healthcare law which fueled conservative opposition. This it is far less than many of us had hoped for. But its far better than some had sought. Reporter pr