Congress Nears Shutdown Amid Political Standoff
TL;DR
A potential U.S. government shutdown looms as Congress struggles to pass funding bills, risking unpaid federal employees, disrupted services, and delayed economic data, with political disagreements mainly over healthcare protections and budget priorities.
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- Here's what to know about a federal government shutdown CNBC
- On Shutdown, Democrats Turn to Simple Strategy: Do Something The New York Times
- Congress is barreling toward a shutdown, despite the perils The Washington Post
- Thune Searches for Shutdown Off-Ramp to Bypass Schumer Blockade Bloomberg.com
- The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what economists say would be the impact. CBS News
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