U.S. Government Shutdown
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What U.S. services could be hit by a government shutdown?Employee furloughs and potential layoffs would halt some government activities if the U.S. government shuts down by midnight Tuesday.U.S. News4 hours
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U.S. government on the brink of first shutdown in 7 years. What to know.The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if the Senate does not pass a House measure that would extend federal funding for seven weeks.U.S. News10 hours
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U.S. government shutdown nears after Democrats, Republicans meet with TrumpLawmakers were locked in an impasse with 24 hours remaining before funding expires, as Democrats demanded legislation to extend health care benefits that Republicans oppose.U.S. NewsSep 29
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U.S. government faces another shutdown as funding bill moves to SenateDemocratic leaders are adamantly opposed to the funding bill and are threatening a government shutdown if Republicans don't let them have a say on the measure.U.S. NewsSep 19
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U.S. government shutdown averted after Democrat senators back funding billSchumer's move to end a standoff over the bill sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party and laid bare divisions over how to stand up to Trump while in the minority.U.S. NewsMar 14
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Republicans clear first hurdle to avoid partial U.S. government shutdownIn the Senate, the Republican majority will need support from at least eight Democrats to get the short-term funding bill to U.S. President Donald Trump’s desk.U.S. NewsMar 11
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Trump signs $900B pandemic relief bill after earlier refusal``I will sign the Omnibus and Covid package with a strong message that makes clear to Congress that wasteful items need to be removed,'' Trump said in the statement.WorldDec 27, 2020
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U.S. Senate passes budget deal, averting prospect of government shutdownThe legislation passed by a 67-28 vote as Trump and his GOP allies relied on lots of Democratic votes to propel it over the finish line.PoliticsAug 1, 2019
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U.S. park ranger, furloughed during government shutdown, wins $29.5M lotto jackpotA park ranger who was furloughed during the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history struck it rich after claiming a $29.5 million New Jersey lottery jackpot.TrendingFeb 21, 2019
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U.S. Congress poised to vote on bill to avert 2nd government shutdownCongress is expected to pass a compromise averting a new government shutdown this weekend but providing a mere sliver of the billions Donald Trump has demanded for a wall with Mexico.PoliticsFeb 14, 2019
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