The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, potentially putting up to 1 million workers on unpaid leave, closing national parks and stalling medical research projects. Continue reading
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Fox News: Congress misses deadline, sending government into partial shutdown
The deadline passed with no resolution in sight, prompting a partial shutdown of the U.S. Government.
Lawmakers will continue to deliberate today, but many federal landmarks and departments will see total shutdown, closure and furloughs (time off without pay) until a decision can be reached on Capitol Hill.
SOURCE: Congress misses deadline, sending government into partial shutdown