Latest: U.S. Government Shutdown looming
The U.S. Congress is barreling towards a government shutdown, without a solid plan in sight to avert one, say experts.
Government Shutdown
House approves funding extension to avert government shutdown, buying time for spending deal
A shutdown is set to start on Friday.
A shutdown is set to start on Friday.
House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate OK in doubt
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
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
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.
President Trump signs stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown
On Tuesday, President Trump signed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown for at least another week.
FAA ground stop in New York
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…
Government shutdown could mean reduced lunch programs in Berkeley County cuts funding
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GoFundMe started for Federal workers feeling the pinch
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.
SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolinian who receive funding from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will receive their February benefits early. State officials are cautioning recipients as the early allotment doesn’t mean that additional funds will be distributed again next month. More than 42 million Americans receive assistance through the food stamp program in a year, according to Feeding America,…
