John Thune says he will engage 'pretty soon' with Democrats about ending shutdown

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Wednesday he expects to engage "pretty soon" with a group of rank-and-file Senate Democrats about ending the 29-day-and-counting government shutdown. If a meeting happens, it would be a rare bipartisan gathering involving a top party leader. So far this month, Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have not met to…