WASHINGTON — A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history.

What You Need To Know • A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track • A handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the bill after what's become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, but hurdles remain • Senators are hopeful they can pass the package as soon as Monday and send it to the House • The legislation includes funding for SNAP food aid and other programs while ensuring backpay for furloughed federal workers • But it fails to fund expiring he

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