Congress Races to Avert Government Shutdown, But Risks Remain in 2024
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Politicians have until Friday, November 17 to pass a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. The expectation is that a shutdown will be avoided or brief.
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In a shutdown, critical services continue but many non-critical operations cease. Government employees work without pay until it ends.
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Shutdowns disrupt the economy by delaying pay to hundreds of thousands and stopping many government functions.
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The House may pass separate continuing resolutions, which could kick shutdown risks to 2024.
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The most likely outcome is a resolution being passed to avert a shutdown, but partial shutdowns may be risked in early 2024.