This is a very reasonable deal, a reasonable proposal. A deal that Democrats earlier this week asked Republicans to put onto the floor. And if it passes, the Schumer shutdown will end quickly. 13,000 air traffic controllers will get paid. 50,000 TSA agents would get paid. 1.3 million military members would be paid. Food assistance for 42 million Americans would be fully funded. Flights would get restored. Government would reopen. Some Senate Democrats have signaled they will still vote no. No. Evidently they want the pain. (05:12–05:21)
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Asserts the proposal would ensure payment to air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and military members.
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