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How long will the US government shutdown last?

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There is no clear timeline for how long the US government shutdown will last. Analysts expect a short shutdown, but both parties remain at an impasse and previous shutdowns have lasted weeks.

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Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions

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  • Lawmakers missed a funding deadline, resulting in a government shutdown. 4s
  • Senate Republicans supported a short-term funding measure, but Democrats blocked it over health care concerns. 11s
  • Repeated Senate votes to reopen the government have failed to reach the necessary 60 votes. 39s
  • Democrats are demanding action on Affordable Care Act subsidies as part of any funding solution. 2m 20s
  • Both parties remain firm in their positions, with no clear resolution in sight. 3m 23s
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Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions
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Scripps News
10 hours ago
Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged government shutdown, with no clear timeline for when it might end as both parties remain at an impasse.

U.S. government shuts down after Senate fails to pass spending bill
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Al Jazeera
19 hours ago
U.S. government shuts down after Senate fails to pass spending bill

The last government shutdown lasted almost a month. It is not known how long this one will last.

Trump can avoid shutdown but "differences" remain: Democratic leaders
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Bloomberg
2 days ago
Trump can avoid shutdown but "differences" remain: Democratic leaders

Analysts suggest a very short government shutdown is likely, but even a short shutdown will affect markets and delay economic reports.

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