US Senate sends budget deal over crucial hurdle

In a rare show of cross-party spirit, 12 Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure by 67-33, paving the way for a majority vote later this week. The two-year budget bill was overwhelmingly approved last week by the US House of Representatives. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25419831#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa