US Government Shutdown Threatens as Political Divisions Deepen
TL;DR
The US faces a potential government shutdown due to deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over funding and health care spending, with a key measure at risk of not passing before the deadline, which could lead to federal operations halting and civil servants being furloughed.
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- US government shutdown looms amid 'large differences' DW
- Inside Congress Live Politico
- Trump to Americans: “Go F*ck Yourself”; shuts down Republican-controlled government, increasing monthly health care costs by hundreds of dollars California State Portal (.gov)
- Majority of American voters warn Dems shouldn't back government shutdown over this key issue: poll Fox News
- Government shutdowns, what's happened in past is likely to happen now USA Today
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