Biden to Meet with Cabinet as Government Shutdown Looms

Biden will convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government during a potential shutdown.
The Cabinet meeting will be in-person at the White House.
Biden will stay in Washington over the weekend, getting updates on shutdown negotiations.
Agencies have begun contingency planning, including for a shutdown lasting weeks.
The possibility of a shutdown is already affecting Cabinet member travel plans for next week.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 12:48:00 AM