11/14/2023

Once Again, a Government Shutdown Looms

Here’s what could happen

The United States is days away from a government shutdown if Congress cannot pass legislation to extend federal funding. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has proposed a novel and uncertain path to keep the government operating so legions of federal employees aren’t left without pay just before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Congress narrowly dodged a government shutdown in September, but Johnson, who has been speaker for less than a month, is running into the same problems his predecessor faced.

Here’s what you need to know about the brewing fight on Capitol Hill.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Washington Post.