Will the government shutdown at the end of the month?
About two-and-half weeks remain until the government runs out money and absent swift action from Congress a shutdown will occur at midnight on Sep. 30.
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Lott: Lawmakers are likely to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown
WASHINGTON DC— Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott said he expects lawmakers on Capitol Hill to reach an agreement to
Read moreSenate approves stopgap government funding bill, syncs up with the House
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday afternoon approved a continuing resolution (CR) the House passed last week that funds the government
Read moreSenators on key committee are optimistic that stopgap funding bill will pass
WASHINGTON – Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee said they are cautiously optimistic that the upper chamber will approve a continuing
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Former Senate majority leader says a government shutdown is unlikely
WASHINGTON – Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott predicted that lawmakers will be able to forge an agreement to fund the
Read moreCongress approves 2-week stopgap measure to prevent a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — A partial government shutdown was averted Thursday afternoon following House and Senate passage of a continuing resolution (CR) that
Read moreHouse approves stopgap government funding bill
WASHINGTON- The House of Representatives on Thursday evening approved a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government through Feb. 16. The
Read moreCongress to address a host of pressing issues within the next few months
WASHINGTON- Congress is expected to address a host of pressing issues within the next few months. Last month lawmakers departed Washington
Read moreSenate approves short-term spending bill to prevent government shutdown
WASHINGTON – A government shutdown was averted Thursday evening following Senate passage of a continuing resolution (CR) that maintains funding at current
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