Does the United States need a debt limit?
The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended ...
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.
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 ...
Will a government shutdown impact Amtrak train travel? What you need to know
With a government shutdown pending, travelers may be feeling a little nervous for their holiday plans. Will Amtrak trains be ...
What happens in a US government shutdown?
The US government is hurtling towards a shutdown ahead of the Christmas holiday, after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon ...
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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What to know about debt ceiling debate as government shutdown looms
A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a ...
A government shutdown could make Trump transition 'chaotic'
A shutdown means furloughed federal employees would not be available to help prepare Trump's transition landing teams, and ...
GOP threatens government shutdown. It will hurt military families like mine. | Opinion
When a government shutdown occurs, military families are hurt in a variety of ways that add even more stress to an already ...
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Government shut down looms in United States
The clock is ticking Thursday evening as lawmakers on Capitol Hill once again attempt to avoid a government shutdown. Trump says he’ll end daylight saving time: Here are the winners and losers ...