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Baldwin, Johnson clash on path forward as federal government shutdown sees no end in sight
Shutdown enters second day with no resolution and looming layoffs; hundreds of thousands of federal workers continue unpaid, officials warn imminent job cuts within days.
- As the government shutdown enters its second day on Thursday, the federal government remains closed with no end in sight, and Vance warned, 'We are going to have to lay some people off if the shutdown continues.'
- On Tuesday, a Republican short-term funding bill failed to reach 60 Senate votes, while Democrats insist any deal must extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits expiring on Dec. 31.
- Hundreds of thousands of government workers are reporting to their jobs without pay and paychecks could be stopped as soon as NEXT WEEK, while the administration targets $18 billion in New York City and $8 billion in energy projects in 16 states.
- After funding bills failed Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for Yom Kippur, will not hold votes on Thursday, and the next votes are scheduled for Friday.
- With pressure mounting from both sides, Republicans urge accepting a basic extension through Nov. 21, while two national polls show more blame on Republicans and 65 percent oppose Democrats shutting down government.
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As government shutdown takes effect, congressional leaders hold dueling news conferences, offering no clear path to end - The Boston Globe
There’s little discussion going on across the aisle about the shutdown, especially at the leadership level, as Democrats and Republicans focus on the messaging battle.
·Boston, United States
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Baldwin, Johnson clash on path forward as federal government shutdown sees no end in sight
Federal lawmakers remain at an impasse over government funding, with no movement from Republicans or Democrats, and a shutdown that is expected to now last through at least Friday.
·Milwaukee, United States
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No end in sight after first day of federal government shutdown
Democrats blocked a GOP funding bill that would re-open the federal government, as there appears to be no end in sight to the shutdown. The shutdown’s first impacts are now starting to be felt. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
·United States
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