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Government Shutdown
Nearly 100 Republicans Vote Against Bill to Narrowly Avert Government Shutdown
The bill is structured as a compromise to the furthest right wing members of Congress — who voted “no” anyway.
Our Recurring Flirtation With Government Shutdowns Reveals a System in Crisis
Our dysfunctional political system uses the debt ceiling to inflict cruelty on the poor and the working class.
Billions in Emergency Child Care Funding Just Expired Due to Government Inaction
More than 70,000 child care programs could be forced to close, and 232,000 child care workers may lose their jobs.
Democrats to McCarthy: No Help on Speakership Vote Without Concessions
"It’s not up to Democrats to save Republicans," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown and Far Right Budget Demands — for Now
The agreement funds the government for 45 days and includes $16 billion in disaster relief for New York City flooding.
Far Right Republicans Are Considering Ousting McCarthy From Speaker Role
It's not a matter of if, but when, Freedom Caucus members try to boot McCarthy, sources say.
18 Youth Sunrise Movement Activists Arrested for Occupying McCarthy’s Office
"We are fed up and we won't take it anymore," one activist said.
Dem-Led Caucuses Slam GOP for Adding Anti-Immigration Agenda to Funding Bill
"It is not appropriate to establish new immigration and border policy" in this way, they said in a joint statement.
GOP Holds Biden Impeachment Hearing Days Before Deadline to Keep Government Open
"Republicans are launching an impeachment drive based on a long-debunked and discredited lie," said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Impending Government Shutdown May Hit Tribal Nations Particularly Hard
Rural tribal governments that heavily depend on federal funding may see relatively more furloughs and service stoppage.