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US government begins preparations for a partial shutdown with one week until deadline – despite agreement
The clock is ticking toward a September 30 deadline to fund the government, and even with a possible deal to avert a lapse in funding, parts of the US government will start the behind-the-scenes process of preparing for a potential shutdown.
No government shutdown for now: Congress agrees on temporary funding deal into December
The House is expected to vote on the funding extension, known as a continuing resolution or CR, on Wednesday. The Senate will take it up shortly thereafter in time to avoid a shutdown. It is expected to pass both chambers and be signed by President Joe Biden.
Mike Johnson announces vote on bill to avoid government shutdown
During a press conference Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted that Congress would pass a stopgap funding bill by the end of the month.
House to vote on spending bill to avert government shutdown after weekend deal
Washington lawmakers reached a spending plan Sunday that will keep the government operating through December, avoiding a looming shutdown.
Congress has one more week in session to avert a government shutdown
Congress must find a path forward on federal funding this week or risk a partial government shutdown just five weeks before Election Day.
This week in Congress: One week left to avoid a government shutdown
Congress enters its final scheduled week of work before the November elections with a plan to avoid a government shutdown next month but only a few days left on the calendar to ge
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Speaker Mike Johnson unveils new strategy to avert government shutdown as deadline approaches
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House leaders unveil bill to avert government shutdown with additional Secret Service funding
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Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December
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