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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.

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.

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…

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

Jan 23, 2019 6:28 PM EST

ABC Team,

Categories: News, Politics, State Tags: Government Shutdown

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.

SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on

Jan 17, 2019 3:03 PM EST

Kimberlei Davis,

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,…

Sen. Lindsey Graham plans to continue fighting in Senate and hopeful to end partial government shutdown

Jan 11, 2019 11:10 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Senator Lindsey Graham hopeful as he foresees a way to end the partial government shutdown and go without declaring a national emergency.

Protestors at Lindsey Graham’s Columbia Office over Government Shutdown

Jan 10, 2019 1:08 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some Federal workers rallied in front of Senator Lindsey Graham’s Columbia office to voice their concern over the government shutdown. On Thursday, demonstrators protested, saying the shutdown is impacting people in our area, in a big way. we spoke with Tangela Graves who works at the Federal prison in Salters, South Carolina. The protest included representatives from…

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

President Trump signs stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

FAA ground stop in New York

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

GoFundMe started for Federal workers feeling the pinch

SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on

Sen. Lindsey Graham plans to continue fighting in Senate and hopeful to end partial government shutdown

Protestors at Lindsey Graham’s Columbia Office over Government Shutdown

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