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Republicans offer concession to end shutdown; Democrats seek guarantees before voting.
A bipartisan push to end the U.S. government shutdown gained traction after Republicans offered Democrats a major policy concession in exchange for backing a short-term funding bill.
The proposal, seen as a goodwill gesture, aims to break a two-week deadlock that has led to over 620,000 federal employees being furloughed and widespread service disruptions.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer welcomed the move as progress but demanded binding guarantees a vote would be held.
Democrats remain cautious, emphasizing the need for concrete commitments, while both parties face mounting pressure to reach a deal before further damage to federal operations and public trust occurs.
Los republicanos ofrecen concesiones para poner fin al cierre; los demócratas buscan garantías antes de votar.