Tag: spending bill
‘She’s My Friendly Neighborhood Marxist’
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) said that despite their vast political differences, he and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are…
Controllers union backs ‘clean’ short-term funding bill
The head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association union on Friday explicitly called on Congress to pass…
Factbox-The longest US government shutdowns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Thousands of U.S. federal employees stopped working on October 1, when the government shut down due…
Thune challenges Democrats on defense bill; Supreme Court hears key voting case
LIVE Video: Jeffries and House Democrats hold press conference on shutdown day 15Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)…
Republicans rule out military pay vote as shutdown layoffs begin
The NewsThe Trump administration moved to lay off federal workers on Friday as Republican leaders ruled out a…
What makes this US shutdown different (and more difficult)
Shutdowns are a repeat feature of US politics - but this one feels particularly bitter due to political…
Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote
Democratic and Republican leaders remain far apart on how to end the partial shutdown of the US government…
When will the government shutdown end? Here’s what the prediction markets think
It’s the first day of the U.S. government partial shutdown, but how long will it last? A few…
Why healthcare coverage for millions of Americans is at the heart of the government shutdown
Healthcare spending is at the center of this week's government shutdown.Democrats and Republicans are split on funding Affordable…
What would stay open, what would close
By Courtney Rozen and Andy SullivanWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. government services would be disrupted if President Donald Trump and…
Explainer-What would it take to avoid a US government shutdown?
By Andy Sullivan and Richard CowanWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump have little time and…
Government shutdown nears with no deal in Washington
By Andy Sullivan, Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson and David MorganWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Washington braced for a fast-approaching government shutdown…