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Government Shutdown Looms as House GOP Blocks Funding Bill

  • Washington, DC is on the brink of a shutdown after House Republicans voted down a measure to fund the government past Saturday.

  • If no deal is reached, it would be the first federal shutdown since 2018's 35-day closure over border wall funding.

  • Essential federal employees will work without pay during a shutdown, while others will be furloughed until funding resumes.

  • Most national parks will close, but some will remain open with limited services.

  • Air traffic controllers and TSA officers are considered essential and must work without pay.

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There is a significant chance of a government shutdown as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are divided on reaching a resolution, with Senator Ted Cruz suggesting that President Biden and Senator Schumer may want a shutdown for political gain.
### Summary The impending government shutdown due to a funding dispute between hard-right lawmakers in the House and Democrats could affect various government functions and services, causing delays and closures in areas such as air travel, national parks, and food safety inspections.
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor advises Republican colleagues not to pursue a government shutdown unless they have a clear plan to come out as winners, citing the failed attempt to block Obamacare in 2013 as a major political headache that did little to hinder its rollout.
There is a possibility of a government shutdown as Congress faces a deadline to pass 12 spending bills, with the most likely scenario being a continuing resolution to extend last year's spending levels for a designated period of time.
Lawmakers in Congress are facing a potential government shutdown at the end of the month, with the possibility of a shutdown becoming increasingly inevitable due to the lack of progress in negotiations and disputes between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, hardliners in his party, and the US Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns House Republicans that a government shutdown would be detrimental to the Republican Party both politically and in terms of policy change.
The White House warns that a government shutdown at the end of the month could have damaging consequences for the economy, national security, and the American public.
Washington is preparing for a government shutdown in 10 days, and Republicans are expected to bear the blame for it.
With just over a week until Congress hits their deadline, the possibility of a government shutdown grows as House Republicans remain divided on spending negotiations.
Congress faces the risk of a government shutdown as Republican infighting and dysfunction threaten to derail funding, highlighting the long-running chaos and dysfunction in American politics.
The US government faces a potential shutdown if Congress fails to agree on funding past September 30, which would be the first shutdown since December 2018 and could result in a longer standoff between parties.
Millions of federal employees and military personnel face the prospect of a government shutdown, which would result in financial hardships for American families, disruptions in services, and potential harm to the economy.
The White House is preparing federal agencies for a potential shutdown as House Republicans fail to come up with a plan to keep the government funded, risking disruptions to federal services and negatively impacting the U.S. economy.
Former President Donald Trump is urging fellow Republicans in Congress to shut down the government in order to avoid federal prosecutions against him, although any funding lapse is unlikely to stop the cases from proceeding.
A potential government shutdown in Washington could have far-reaching consequences, causing financial losses for millions of people, disrupting medical research and food access, delaying regulatory efforts, and hampering the Biden administration's agenda on energy, climate, and infrastructure.
Lawmakers are preparing for a possible government shutdown as President Joe Biden's administration advises agencies to update their shutdown plans, while congressional Republicans debate on how to proceed before the current spending plan expires.
President Biden warns of the potential consequences of a government shutdown, urging Republicans in Congress to take action to prevent it.
The federal government is on the verge of a shutdown, with potential consequences for various areas of governance.
A potential government shutdown looms as Congress struggles to pass a funding bill by Saturday night, which could result in federal workers going without pay and essential services continuing while non-essential services halt.
The House and Senate are holding crucial votes to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week, with disagreements between lawmakers over spending bills causing a divide, particularly among House Republicans.
The U.S. is on the verge of a government shutdown as Congress debates spending levels and aid to Ukraine, which could potentially affect government operations and federal workers' paychecks.
Unless Congress acts soon, the federal government is at risk of shutting down again, leaving millions of federal workers without pay, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his caucus clash over maintaining government operations or implementing drastic spending cuts demanded by conservatives.
A government shutdown is increasingly likely as hard-line Republicans oppose a bipartisan bill to fund the government.
Federal agencies are warning their workers of a possible government shutdown, where employees may not receive pay, if Congress fails to reach a funding deal by the end of September 30th.
A government shutdown due to a short-term spending bill will cause financial hardship for federal employees and contractors, but there are steps they can take such as contacting their landlord or mortgage loan servicer for assistance.
The U.S. government faces a partial shutdown if a bipartisan stopgap spending bill is not passed, leading to the closure of national parks, furloughs of federal workers, and suspension of regulatory activities, as a handful of hardline Republicans reject the bill.
A government shutdown is looming as lawmakers have until the end of the day Saturday to reach a deal or the U.S. will face one of the largest government shutdowns in history, impacting millions of workers and services.
The federal government is at risk of shutting down unless a temporary spending bill can be agreed upon by a small group of Republican representatives; in the event of a shutdown, certain factors such as food aid, economic data, and federal employee salaries would be affected, while others including U.S. stocks, Social Security checks, and the U.S. Postal Service would not be impacted.
A government shutdown could lead to disruptions in food aid, air travel, and financial markets, and increase the risk of cyber attacks on critical financial infrastructure, according to Karen Petrou of Federal Financial Analytics Inc.
Republican infighting over budget legislation has increased the risk of a government shutdown in the US, potentially leading to thousands of federal workers without pay and negatively impacting the economy, including a reduction in GDP growth and a potential credit rating downgrade.
The U.S. is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after hard-right Republicans in Congress rejected a longshot effort to keep offices open as they fight for steep spending cuts and strict border security measures that Democrats and the White House say are too extreme.
The US government is facing another shutdown as Congress fails to reach an agreement on funding federal agencies, which could have significant impacts on various sectors including air travel, national parks, and crucial nutrition programs.
Lawmakers in the United States are facing a potential government shutdown as they struggle to pass legislation that would keep the government funded beyond the start of the fiscal year, which could result in the closure of federal agencies and services.
The U.S. government is on track to shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1 unless lawmakers pass a continuing resolution or federal budget by September 30, and the biggest obstacle to reaching an agreement lies with a small group of House conservatives who are demanding deep spending cuts that won't pass the Democratic-controlled Senate.
A potential government shutdown could have significant economic and social consequences for the Washington, D.C. region, impacting small businesses, tourism, and the local social safety net, especially if the shutdown lasts for an extended period of time.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are discussing options to avert a partial government shutdown, including extending funding through mid-January or mid-April to allow for more time to negotiate government funding bills through the fiscal year.