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Just when it was starting to look like a deal could be done in Washington, talks between Democrats and Republicans have gotten hung up again on the issues of business liability and state aid. The progress of the past few days where talks between both sides had coalesced around a $900 billion figure sparked optimism that a deal could be agreed in the next week. Now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants lawmakers to proceed with a smaller bill that doesn't include state government aid and business liability protection. Further adding to fiscal woes, the Senate yesterday postponed a vote on a one-week stop-gap bill that would keep the government funded beyond today.