Congress Fails to Prevent Long-Lasting Government Shutdown Amid Political Stalemate
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The US government is on its 17th day of shutdown, the third-longest in history, with ongoing political impasses over funding bills, affecting federal agencies including nuclear security and delaying the swearing-in of a newly elected representative. Efforts are underway to pay federal workers and military personnel, but legislative progress remains stalled amid partisan disagreements.
Topics:nation#federal-funding#government-funding-bills#government-shutdown#house-swearing-in#nuclear-security#politics
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