Senate Deadlock Continues as Government Shutdown Extends
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Senior GOP members are urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision to fire all employees at the bipartisan CDFI Fund, which supports underserved communities, amid ongoing government shutdown and fiscal debates. The shutdown has led to furloughs, halted investigations like the Epstein case, and stalled funding for various programs, with lawmakers pushing for measures to reopen the government and address issues like military pay and farm loans.
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