VIDEO: House Democratic caucus expresses optimism over government shutdown nearing an end By Steve Doty October 11, 2013 4:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint After a closed-door meeting between House Democrats on Friday, Chairman Becerra (D-Calif.) expressed optimism the shutdown could be ending sooner rather than later. Recommended Stories Will talk of 'Trump boom' backfire at the ballot box?Who’s turning up for oil rig work in post-Maduro Venezuela?US population increases at slowest rate since COVID-19 due to migration changes: Census Bureau TagsCongressDemocratic PartyGovernment ShutdownHouse of RepresentativesSteve Doty Related Content Videos Arlington County officials tell people to call 911 if they see ICE White House Trump nominates senior economist as next Bureau of Labor Statistics chief News Letitia James fires attorney consumer fraud over criticism of pediatric ‘gender care’ Columnists Sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals Justice Don Lemon released from custody without bail after court appearance