Threat of Government Shutdown Greater than Ever

Threat of government shutdown greater than ever

WASHINGTON — Congress returns to Washington, D.C., this week following an uneventful August recess where little to no progress was made on government funding, even though lawmakers have just weeks left until their shutdown deadline.

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Given the relative lack of bipartisanship and the fast-approaching shutdown deadline, lawmakers will most likely resort to passing a Continuing Resolution to keep government funding on cruise control until all 12 bills are finished.