Government Shutdown
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On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to SenateA government shutdown would arrive at a tenuous moment for Biden, who already faces low poll numbers and concerns about the economy as he seeks a second term in office.U.S. NewsSep 30
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U.S. government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch spending bill failsRight-flank Republicans refused to support a temporary funding measure despite its steep spending cuts and severe border security provisions, calling it insufficient.U.S. NewsSep 29
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Some hardline Republicans push U.S. government closer to shutdown. What to knowThe U.S. federal government was two days from a partial shutdown on Friday, as a handful of hardline House Republicans refused to support a bipartisan stopgap spending bill.U.S. NewsSep 29
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U.S. government shutdown days away as McCarthy rejects Senate spending billMany Republicans have voiced fears they would be blamed for a shutdown — including in the Senate, where many GOP members are aligned with Democrats on a temporary bill.U.S. NewsSep 28
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U.S. Senate passes budget deal, averting prospect of government shutdownThe legislation passed by a 67-28 vote as Trump and his GOP allies relied on lots of Democratic votes to propel it over the finish line.PoliticsAug 1, 2019
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U.S. park ranger, furloughed during government shutdown, wins $29.5M lotto jackpotA park ranger who was furloughed during the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history struck it rich after claiming a $29.5 million New Jersey lottery jackpot.TrendingFeb 21, 2019
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U.S. Congress poised to vote on bill to avert 2nd government shutdownCongress is expected to pass a compromise averting a new government shutdown this weekend but providing a mere sliver of the billions Donald Trump has demanded for a wall with Mexico.PoliticsFeb 14, 2019
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Fact check: Trump says Dems threaten cow ownership, air travel and border securityTrump warned of a variety of dire consequences from the Democratic playbook as he rallied Monday night in the border city of El Paso, Texas.PoliticsFeb 12, 2019
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U.S. lawmakers to revive talks on border security as 2nd shutdown loomsNegotiations collapsed over the weekend over Democratic demands to limit the number of migrants authorities can detainWorldFeb 11, 2019
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Another government shutdown not off the table, says White House chief of staffIn a new hurdle in the attempt to reach a compromise on border security, bargainers clashed over whether to limit the number of migrants authorities can detain.PoliticsFeb 10, 2019
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