Government Shutdown Looming Next Month: Here's What That Means
WEB1 day ago · The House on Wednesday rejected legislation to continue funding the federal government past the Oct. 1 deadline, inching the government one step closer to a shutdown just six weeks before Election ...
Federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean …
WEBOct 1, 2023 · The federal government is heading toward a shutdown at month’s end that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics. It comes as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a …
What happens if the government shuts down: An illustrated guide
WEBSep 29, 2023 · What is a government shutdown? A government shutdown happens when Congress doesn’t approve funding for the federal government by the time the new fiscal year starts on October 1....
Everything you need to know ahead of a government shutdown - NBC News
WEBWhat is a government shutdown? The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse, meaning all government funding decisions take place on Capitol Hill. Each year Congress must pass...
What Is a Government Shutdown? Here's What Happens | TIME
WEBJan 19, 2018 · A government shutdown is when Congress doesn’t approve a federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year and nonessential functions of the U.S. government close until...
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when …
WEBOct 1, 2023 · In a shutdown, the federal government must stop all non-essential functions until funding is approved by Congress and signed into law. Each agency determines what work is essential and...
Government Shutdown: Definition, Example, Impact on Economy - Investopedia
WEBJan 26, 2024 · What Is a Government Shutdown? A government shutdown happens when nonessential U.S. government offices can no longer remain open due to a lack of funding.
Government shutdown | Definition, Examples, Causes, Effects, …
WEBA government shutdown, as the term is most commonly used in the United States, is a forced cessation of most nonessential operations and services (i.e., those that are not deemed necessary to protect national security, public health, public safety, or property) performed by a range of federal departments and agencies due to lack of funding.
Government Shutdowns: Causes and Effects - Brookings
WEBMar 23, 2024 · This is known as a government shutdown. If Congress enacts some but not all of the 12 appropriations bills, only agencies without appropriations have to shut down; this is known as a partial...
Q&A on Looming Government Shutdown - FactCheck.org
WEBSep 26, 2023 · What is a government shutdown? Each year, Congress must pass 12 appropriations bills or a temporary funding bill — known as a continuing resolution, or CR — to fund the federal government.