Explainer-What is a government shutdown and what is the debt ceiling?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON - Large swaths of the U.S. government could temporarily close at midnight on Friday if Congress does not approve a stopgap spending bill due to pressure from Donald Trump.
Would a government shutdown affect mail delivery? What to know
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What Happens If The Government Shuts Down?
National parks will close, federal employees will be furloughed and holiday travel will get even more stressful.
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With a looming Friday deadline, lawmakers are working last minute to dodge a shutdown and keep government operations running through the holidays.
As government shutdown looms, here's where federal workers would be most affected
Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has only days to prevent a government shutdown.
How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services
With a federal spending bill now scrapped, the U.S. faces a possible government shutdown that could begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, when current funding is set to lapse. That raises questions about what types of services and payments could be impacted just days before the holidays.
What Happens to My Benefits If the Federal Government Shuts Down Friday Night?
Congress has until Friday night to approve funding for the federal government before it shuts down. But what would a shutdown actually mean for you and your family?
Explainer-US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
U.S. government services would be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past Friday. Workers deemed essential would remain on the job.
What's in the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown?
Congressional leaders unveiled a stopgap measure late Tuesday to keep the government funded for three months. It survived less than 24 hours after it faced growing Republican opposition, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
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