Government Shutdown Archives

House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate OK in doubt

Dec 2, 2021 6:29 PM EST

Associated Press,

The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday. But quick passage of the measure in the Senate is in doubt because of a fight over President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

Dec 2, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Associated Press,

Lawmakers have reached agreement on a stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government running through mid-February. But a temporary shutdown is still possible with some Republicans determined to hold out over the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown

By Kevin Freking

Sep 30, 2021 4:47 PM EDT

Associated Press,

With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.

Government shutdown looming unless Congress passes funding bill

Sep 27, 2021 5:55 PM EDT

ABC News,

In just four days, the federal government is set to shut down unless Congress passes a funding bill, while the U.S. is also facing a potential debt crisis.

President Trump signs stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

Dec 23, 2020 5:23 PM EST

Mike Olson,

On Tuesday, President Trump signed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown for at least another week.

President Trump announces deal to reopen Federal Government

Jan 25, 2019 2:11 PM EST

Kimberlei Davis,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon that a deal has been reached to end the Federal Government shutdown. It is the longest government shutdown in United States history. ABC News carried the announcement live from the Rose Garden. The President said “I am very proud to announce we have reached a deal to end the shutdown…

FAA ground stop in New York

Jan 25, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Kimberlei Davis,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The month long government shutdown is impacting air travel for millions who will be flying in and out of LaGuardia Airport. Due to staffing shortages at FAA air traffic control centers along the East Coast, there are major delays at LGA. Confirm your flight with your airline. — LaGuardia Airport (@LGAairport) January 25, 2019 Categories: National…

Organizations offering assistance to customers during government shutdown

Jan 24, 2019 12:19 PM EST

Kimberlei Davis,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – As the longest government shutdown in history lingers on, here’s a list of companies offering assistance. We care about our federal employees and want to help during the partial government shutdown. Learn more: https://t.co/J1ARfVUzcK pic.twitter.com/9pPUOwOjsf — TD Bank (@TDBank_US) January 11, 2019 Federal employees, we’ve got your back. ❤️ Some federal employees aren’t receiving paychecks due…

Government shutdown could mean reduced lunch programs in Berkeley County cuts funding

Jan 23, 2019 6:28 PM EST

ABC Team,

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GoFundMe started for Federal workers feeling the pinch

Jan 22, 2019 8:04 PM EST

ABC Team,

Families all over the Country are beginning to feel the effects of the Government shutdown as it hits day 32. What some are now doing to feed their families and how you can help.

Government Shutdown

House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate OK in doubt

Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown

By Kevin Freking

Government shutdown looming unless Congress passes funding bill

President Trump signs stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

President Trump announces deal to reopen Federal Government

FAA ground stop in New York

Organizations offering assistance to customers during government shutdown

Government shutdown could mean reduced lunch programs in Berkeley County cuts funding

GoFundMe started for Federal workers feeling the pinch

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