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Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?
Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.
House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.
If government shuts down, when will federal workers get paid?
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., proposed a solution that would avoid a total shutdown by funding some agencies through Jan. 19 and others Feb. 2.
House speaker touts two-part funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Johnson is putting forward a unique — critics say bizarre — two-part process that temporarily funds some federal agencies to Jan. 19 and others to Feb. 2.
House GOP looks to pass two-step package to avoid government shutdown
Measure would extend government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.
By Kevin Freking
Opinion
A government shutdown would hurt military families
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
By Melissa A. Sullivan
Will a government shutdown halt open enrollment?
What happens to the annual enrollment period for federal health benefits if there's a lapse in appropriations?
When does the continuing resolution expire, and how does it work?
CRs limit the ability of federal agencies to initiate new programs and hiring and adds administrative burdens.
Less than two weeks to go before the next government shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023.
Opinions
Congressional inaction damages both Ukrainian and US militaries
"We have enough funding authorities to meet Ukraine’s battlefield needs for just a little bit longer, but we need Congress to act."
By John Hardie and Bradley Bowman