During a government shutdown, all government workers deemed nonessential are furloughed until a deal is reached to reopen the government. Essential workers are expected to keep working without pay ...

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Democratic leaders are signaling opposition to a full-year continuing resolution while Republicans blast the party for "hypocrisy" over a possible government shutdown.

Republicans face a March 14 deadline to keep the government funded, and are facing pressure to do so without any support from ...

The 99-page bill would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 budget year ...