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Biden signs bill to fund government

Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown

The vote capped a frantic week that saw Donald Trump and Elon Musk defeat an initial bipartisan deal, throwing Congress into disarray.

Brief government shutdown ushered in before Christmas as Senate works to advance House bill

The Senate is on track to pass a stopgap bill after its passage in the House earlier Friday. However, the upper chamber ran past the midnight deadline, meaning there will be a technical government shutdown,

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Biden signs bill to fund government after standoff and threat of holiday shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump and multibillionaire Elon Musk had sunk an earlier bipartisan deal, only to see their preferred replacement voted down.

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The US government could be headed for a shutdown. Here’s what that may look like.

Some government services American rely upon will be unaffected by a shutdown while others would become more difficult to access or suspended altogether. The effect on the economy may depend on how long any stoppage lasts.

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What happens if there is a government shutdown? Closures, holiday travel interruptions

The U.S. Department of Health, for example, has in place a contingency plan for agency operations during a government shutdown, with 49,625 staff members considered essential and 40,887 staff members being furloughed, which breaks down to 55% retained and 45% furloughed.

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How a government shutdown could impact your holiday plans

Lawmakers have until midnight Friday to pass a bill or risk shutting down the government before they embark on a 16-day break

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Start your week smart: Government shutdown averted, German market attack, US Navy pilots, Texas mall crash, sleep apnea

And here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The weekend that was • President Joe Biden signed a stopgap ...

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US Troops (Usually) Don't Get Paid During a Government Shutdown, But Congress Does

However, Congress has passed legislation to pay service members during specific government shutdowns in the past.

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Which services will be affected during a government shutdown? See what’s staying open and closed.

If Congress fails to approve a continuing resolution or permanent spending measure by 12:01 a.m. Saturday, many federal ...

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Explainer: What is a government shutdown and what is the debt ceiling?

Large swaths of the U.S. government could temporarily close at midnight on Friday if Congress does not approve a stopgap ...

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Does Congress Get Paid During a Government Shutdown?

The U.S. Constitution states that senators and representatives "shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ...

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How federal workers could be affected by a government shutdown

Many workers will be furloughed, while some employees will be required to report to work if their job is considered essential ...

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Government shutdown live updates: House voting on new bill as deadline nears

House Republicans will meet behind closed doors at 12:30 p.m. ET to discuss a new plan to avert a government shutdown -- as ...

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sell off as government shutdown looms, inflation data improves but still sticky

Stocks signaled another rough day of trading on Friday after the House of Representatives voted against a Trump-backed ...

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