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Senate Deadlocked Over $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Risking Government Shutdown

TLNA — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:06:46 +0000

In a tense standoff on Capitol Hill, the Senate struggled to advance a $1.2 trillion spending package, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown. Despite bipartisan agreement on the overall bill, disagreements over proposed amendments, particularly regarding border security, stymied progress. Republican-Democrat Divide on Border Security Republicans proposed amendments focused on bolstering border security […]

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Senate Stalls on $1.2 Trillion Spending Bills, Risking Government Shutdown

TLNA — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:59:20 +0000

The Senate found itself deadlocked on Friday evening over a crucial $1.2 trillion package of spending bills, heightening the possibility of a partial government shutdown looming from 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Partisan Disagreement Delays Progress Despite the anticipated passage of the spending bills, partisan disagreements surfaced over proposed amendments, delaying a final vote. Republicans, aiming to […]

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President Biden Signs Short-Term Spending Measure to Avert Government Shutdown

TLNA — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:07:01 +0000

In a bid to prevent a looming government shutdown, President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending measure on Friday. The measure extends funding for certain federal agencies until March 8, with others set to remain operational until March 22. This move officially staves off a partial government shutdown that was on the brink of commencing […]

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Government Shutdown Looms: Departments, Deadlines, and Impasse

TLNA — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:42:03 +0000

As Congress approaches another critical juncture in government funding, with potential implications for various federal departments, the specter of a partial government shutdown looms once more. Despite ongoing efforts, lawmakers find themselves at an impasse, raising concerns about the continuity of essential services and the impact on citizens across the nation. Funding Deadlines and Impasse […]

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