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Will the US government shut down?

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The US government faces a high risk of shutdown as lawmakers remain divided over spending and health care issues. President Trump appears comfortable with the possibility, and both parties are blaming each other as the deadline approaches.

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What to expect if the government shuts down

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  • A government shutdown could halt the release of jobs data and other key economic indicators. 20s
  • Federal workers and contractors would not receive pay, and loans to small businesses and farmers could be delayed. 31s
  • Moody's estimates a 0.1% reduction in quarterly GDP growth for each week of shutdown. 42s
  • The travel industry could lose a billion dollars weekly due to closed parks and monuments. 56s
  • The White House is threatening large-scale federal layoffs, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of employees. 1m 11s
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What to expect if the government shuts down
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CNBC
12 hours ago
What to expect if the government shuts down

If lawmakers can't come to an agreement on funding by the end of the day, the US will head into its first full government shutdown since 2013.

Trump to meet with congressional leaders as shutdown looms
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CBS America
17 hours ago
Trump to meet with congressional leaders as shutdown looms

President Trump says a shutdown is likely unless Democrats change their negotiating position.

Trump to meet with congressional leaders as shutdown looms
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CBS America
17 hours ago
Trump to meet with congressional leaders as shutdown looms

The president believes Democrats and Republicans are so far apart that a government shutdown is very likely.

Supreme Court to decide on birthright citizenship
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CBS America
2 days ago
Supreme Court to decide on birthright citizenship

There are just three days of government funding remaining, and the White House is warning agencies to prepare for mass firings and furloughs if a funding lapse occurs.

James Comey responds to indictment
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CBS America
3 days ago
James Comey responds to indictment

On Capitol Hill, the threat of a government shutdown looms, with a funding deadline set to expire next week.

Breaking down fight over health care tax credits as shutdown looms
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CBS America
3 days ago
Breaking down fight over health care tax credits as shutdown looms

The federal government seems poised to shut down on October 1st unless congressional leaders can reach a deal.

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