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3 days agoUS government heads toward first shutdown in six years as lawmakers fail to reach agreement
The US government is hurtling towards its first shutdown in six years, with no signs congressional leaders are near agreement on legislation to continue funding beyond the Tuesday night deadline to prevent workers from being furloughed and agencies from shutting their doors. Congress's Republican majority is pushing legislation to fund the government through 21 November, but Democrats have refused to vote for it unless it includes a series of concessions centered on healthcare.
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5 months agoThe judicial branch wants Congress to know its budget has put judge safety at risk when threats are already up
Congressionally mandated funding shortfall endangers federal judges' safety amid rising threats.
Judicial officials are raising alarms over inadequate courthouse security due to budget cuts.
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