Reply #6: Still no deal. Small progress has been made but they aren't finding resolution on certain issues. [View All]

[Parker CA]

Explaining why the shutdown should be avoided. Says he isn't wildly optimistic. Isn't laying blame on any one party. Saying he hopes an agreement can be reached in the next 30 hours before this shutdown goes into effect. Says he told Reid and Boehner that he expects an answer in the morning.