WASHINGTON – The record-breaking U.S. government shutdown appears headed for its end after more than a month of Washington gridlock caused real pain on main street.
It's welcome news to many in Washington and around the country after the stalemate led to furloughs and firings of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, while millions more Americans were unable to travel, afford food, or send their kids to preschool.
Still, not everyone got what they wanted out of the final deal.
More: What's in the deal to end the government shutdown?
Senate Democrats backed down from their long-held policy demands involving health care. Republicans who want to cut more spending aren't thrilled with President Donald Trump's White House.
