Government shutdown 2024

2024 - 2 - 27

Biden Summons Congress as Government Shutdown Threatens Again

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President Biden calls for urgent meeting with congressional leaders to avert shutdown. Is history repeating itself?

Amidst looming threats of another government shutdown in 2024, President Biden, clad in a sharp blue suit and tie, made a decisive move by convening congressional leaders. The urgency in his voice echoed through the halls of Capitol Hill as he addressed the critical need to find a solution. The specter of a shutdown casts a shadow over the nation, reminiscent of past political turmoil. Will history repeat itself, or will bipartisan cooperation prevail this time?

As the discussions unfold behind closed doors, the nation holds its breath, waiting for a resolution that could impact millions of lives. The echoes of previous shutdowns, with its ripple effects on government services and public trust, loom heavy. The stakes are high, and the outcome remains uncertain. Will the leaders put aside their differences for the greater good, or will political deadlock once again reign supreme?

In the midst of this turmoil, another significant event captures the world's attention: a Gaza cease-fire. While different in nature, both the political standoff in the U.S. and the cease-fire in Gaza share a common thread – the need for peace and stability. As the world watches these parallel narratives unfold, the interconnectedness of global issues becomes more apparent than ever.

In a final attempt to avert a shutdown, President Biden's bold move to gather congressional leaders speaks volumes. The fate of the nation hangs in the balance, and the decisions made in the coming days will shape the course of history. As we brace for the unknown, one thing is clear: the future of the country rests on the shoulders of those in power.

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A Government Shutdown Looms Again, and a Gaza Cease-Fire ... (The New York Times)

President Biden in a blue suit and tie, speaking at a lectern that bears the. President Biden summoned congressional leaders to discuss the urgency of ...

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Biden, congressional leaders sound optimistic on funding government (The Washington Post)

The White House meeting also focused on funding for Ukraine, where officials say they need U.S. help urgently.

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Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is ... (NPR)

After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday.

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Biden meets with congressional leaders ahead of government ... (NBC News)

President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders as they scramble to avoid a partial government shutdown this weekend and send aid to Ukraine and ...

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Biden to meet with top Hill leaders with partial government shutdown ... (WLS-TV)

President Joe Biden will convene with congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown just four days away.

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Biden, Republican Johnson hold 'intense' Ukraine talks at White ... (Reuters)

President Joe Biden and top Democrats and Republicans in Congress on Tuesday made progress toward avoiding a partial government shutdown at the end of the ...

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Will there be a government shutdown? Lawmakers see path forward ... (CBS Cleveland)

Washington — Top congressional leaders from both parties emerged from a meeting with President Biden at the White House on Tuesday expressing optimism about ...

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Congress barrels toward more stopgaps as leaders tout 'productive ... (GovExec.com)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday's Oval Office meeting was “productive and intense,” but the government funding portions of the talks ...

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Inside Congress Live, Feb 27, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO (Politico)

The speaker made “unequivocally” clear that he wants to avoid even a partial closure that's set to happen Saturday at midnight, Senate Majority Leader Chuck ...

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Government Shutdown: What Would Close, Who Would be Affected? (The Wall Street Journal)

What federal agencies risk shutting down after Friday? With no deal, funding would expire after this Friday—12:01 a.m. Saturday—for four cabinet-level agencies: ...

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What Would Be Affected During a Partial Government Shutdown (U.S. News & World Report)

If Congress doesn't reach a deal to fund the government, several agencies would see their funding lapse after March 1, while the rest would operate through ...

What a Government Shutdown Means for You (Gibson Dunn)

The U.S. Government is rapidly approaching a partial shutdown this week, which can be averted only if Congress passes funding legislation by Friday, March 1. If ...

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Congress Remains Short of Deal to Avoid Shutdown After Biden ... (The New York Times)

Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Mitch McConnell were upbeat about efforts to avert a government shutdown. “We are making some real headway,” Mr. McConnell ...

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Congress nears a partial spending deal, but ticking clock raises ... (NBC News)

Congress is running out of time to avoid a government shutdown, with members warning that they'll need to pass another short-term bill to keep funding going ...

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Another government shutdown deadline hits this week. Here's what ... (The Washington Post)

Without new government funding legislation, crucial government services and legions of federal workers will be sidelined or go unpaid as soon as Saturday.

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