to $61 billion from the federal budget. the democratic plan would reduce spending by an estimated $6.5 billion. because neither would require 60 votes in the senate house republicans are working on another short-term extension. they re continuing resolution expires next friday. we will focus on spending, the debt, and deficit. it discussion and debate over the current fiscal year and looking ahead to the budget debate for the next fiscal year. our e-mail address and twitter page this story from inside the washington post. senate continues to rankle for a budget solution. wrangle for a budget solution. humberto sanchez is covering this for the national journal. thank you for being with us. set the stage. what will happen when the debates and votes and under way and noon eastern time on the senate floor. live coverage on c-span2. guest: looks like senate democrats are looking to lay down markers that show the house-pass the bill and their own democratic alternative, a