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H6C6 D:>A=J 7F?5:?8 82AD H:== =:EE=6 C62=\H@C=5 67764E]k^Am Government & Politics Here's what happens now that a government shutdown is underway KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Government & Politics FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down government to give health care to immigrants MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press Government & Politics Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press 0 Comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story How will lawmakers find a way out of shutdown? Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn't extend or restore health benefits. 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Government & Politics Here's what happens now that a government shutdown is underway KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Government & Politics FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down government to give health care to immigrants MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press
Government & Politics Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press
How will lawmakers find a way out of shutdown? Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn't extend or restore health benefits. Now they have to fig…
Everybody in Washington hates a shutdown until it becomes useful If you’ve been in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely argued both sides of a government shutdown. Each side insists the American people…
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment President Donald Trump seized on the government shutdown this week as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors.Â
A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans Most employees who keep U.S. airports and air travel running are working without pay until the government reopens.
The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Dems for shutdown Far more partisan than the straightforward alerts that typically grace agency websites during shutdowns, the messages are in keeping with Trum…
LSO provides update on Raymond Central substitute teacher who allegedly made 'concerning' statements to students
LSO provides update on Raymond Central substitute teacher who allegedly made 'concerning' statements to students
