Congress Faces Friday Deadline to Avoid Risk of Government Shutdown
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Congress has until Friday to reach a spending deal or the government will shut down. This is the 4th shutdown deadline in recent months.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy previously put his leadership role on the line for a short-term funding extension. Hard-right members later removed him as Speaker.
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Hard-right House Republicans want policy priorities like abortion restrictions attached to funding. Democrats oppose this. Failure to agree risks shutdown.
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A shutdown would furlough federal employees, potentially impact food assistance and veterans programs, and more. Essential services would continue.
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Congress may announce a spending deal Tuesday. If not, they'll likely pass another short-term extension, though some want funding extended to September.