Bill to stop shutdown sputters ahead of deadline

USA TODAY - For more and to sign up click here Aris Folley Absent unanimous consent or an agreement between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Republicans, the upper chamber might not be able to vote on final passage before Saturday — after the government shutdown deadline, but before many effects of a shutdown are felt. The Senate voted 63-35 on Friday to clear a procedural hurdle setting up final…