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Government Shutdown
Even a government non-shutdown comes with serious costs
Jan 19, 2024
Federal workers still have to prepare for a potential shutdown weeks in advance in addition to (or instead of) their regular duties. Waiting for a budget also has another price: the erosion of the public's trust in government.
What was (and wasn't) accomplished in D.C. this past year
Dec 29, 2023
While the passage of legislation in Congress has largely been stalled by political drama, impacts from the CHIPS Act and infrastructure law are starting to be felt.
House GOP threatens to defund office that studies, advocates for working women
Nov 14, 2023
House Republicans recommended eliminating the budget for the Labor Department's Women's Bureau. Here's what could be lost if that happens.
What a government shutdown could look like: "Things start breaking"
Nov 13, 2023
With Congress approaching another funding deadline, we consider some of the practical effects if lawmakers don't avoid a government shutdown.
Can you still buy U.S. savings bonds in the event of a government shutdown?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 13, 2023
Yet another shutdown is in sight, raising questions about which government services and operations will still be available.
House GOP considers a "laddered" continuing resolution as a government funding stopgap
Nov 8, 2023
House Republicans are considering different funding expiration dates for different parts of government, instead of one deadline for all.
The economic impact of Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker
Oct 5, 2023
What developments in the House could mean for a potential government shutdown, funding for Ukraine and more.
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Federal government shutdowns cause economic distress for tribes
Sep 28, 2023
The U.S. government is obligated by treaty to provide certain services to tribal nations. Shutdowns force tribes to take on those costs.
Federal firefighters may soon face a pay cut
Sep 27, 2023
Funds earmarked for the force's temporary raise last year are running out, as firefighters deal with longer wildfire seasons and more severe fires caused by climate change.
Is there a better way to describe what we call a "government shutdown"?
Sep 25, 2023
The term is a bit misleading: Some government programs keep running even if their workers go unpaid. We asked experts for alternative terms.