US leaders optimistic of govt funding deal

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives says he is "very
optimistic" Congress can agree to new funding to keep the government
running before Friday's deadline.

About a quarter of the government will shut down if there's no
agreement on a new spending deal.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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