I can't believe that an agreement allowing the government to spend a trillion dollars more per year than it takes in can be called a "return to sanity". But that's just me.
Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy
The meter is still running with or without the shutdown - since the statists voted 407-0 to grant back pay. I'm sure they (non essential govt. employees) are loving the paid vacation, and at this point, want the shutdown to go on forever. They will probably demand overtime to catch up on their "work".