“We have an agreement to prevent a government shutdown. And we’re going to vote on that on Thursday,” said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. The House of Representatives will hold its own vote on the emergency provision shortly after. As a result, the government will remain funded until December 3. The measure has broad support in both chambers and is expected to be adopted soon.
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Government shutdown would mean that some government employees would have to take compulsory leave or continue working temporarily unpaid. Depending on how long such a situation lasts, certain government services may be restricted or payments deferred.
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Such ‘shutdowns’ are more common in the US. The administration of US President Joe Biden is doing everything it can these days to avoid this and avoid major negative consequences for the US and global economy.
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