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K-12 schools, which derive most of their funding from state and local revenue sources, were largely able to carry on as usual during the shutdown. But the congressional standoff did disrupt some education funding, and could lead to further disruption because of work that didn’t happen during the lapse in funding.
(CNN) — The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond Sept. 30. Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House, they need at least seven Democrats in the Senate to join ...
The federal government finds itself hours away from shutting down if Congress does not pass a funding bill by the end of Tuesday. Numerous agencies and departments have issued guidance in recent days on what to expect if there's a funding lapse. But ...
Democratic voters are pissed off. Some want their representatives in Congress to keep fighting, even if it means another government shutdown early next year.