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When is the government shutdown deadline? What to know as shutdown looms

The article from the Austin American-Statesman discusses the looming threat of a government shutdown as the deadline approaches on January 19, 2024. Congress has until this date to pass a funding bill to keep federal operations running. Key points include the ongoing negotiations between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, with significant disagreements over spending levels and policy riders. House Republicans are pushing for deep spending cuts and conservative policy changes, while Senate Democrats and the White House advocate for maintaining current funding levels. The failure to reach an agreement could lead to a partial shutdown affecting various federal services, with potential impacts on national parks, federal workers' pay, and certain public programs. The article also mentions the possibility of a short-term continuing resolution to buy more time for negotiations, but with no clear resolution in sight, the uncertainty continues to grow.

Read the Full Austin American-Statesman Article at:
[ https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/18/government-shutdown-deadline/77076424007/ ]