U.S. shutdown enters second week
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The U.S. government shutdown stalemate continues into a new week with no clear resolution, as both parties blame each other for the funding lapse. On Monday, two competing Senate measures to fund the government and end the shutdown failed for the fifth time.
Breakdown
- Government shutdown has led to limited airport operations and closed federal buildings.
- About 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed and told not to report to work. 27s
- A 2019 law guarantees back pay for furloughed workers, but a new memo disputes this for non-essential staff. 38s
- Republican lawmakers are distancing themselves from the OMB's plan, while Democrats call it illegal. 1m 32s
- Democrats are refusing to pass a short-term spending bill without an extension of health insurance subsidies. 1m 37s