Senate Republicans are unlikely to support the latest Democratic proposal to stop the $85 billion sequester that is now prompting governmentwide furloughs and delays at the nation’s airports.

Reid said Tuesday he plans to introuduce a bill to replenesh what’s left of the $85 billion in funds cut as part of the sequester with money that has not been spent under a fund that pays for overseas contingency operations (OCO).

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