Washington braces for steeper layoffs

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare ...
Potential government shutdown approaches as March 14 deadline looms. Here's what to know.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
Government shutdown looms: A look at how and where federal workers would be most affected
Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government ...
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader ...
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Government Shutdown Possible Tomorrow: How Your Taxes Might Suffer
The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present because the bill may lack ...
Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.
The odds that the federal government will shut down Saturday morning have risen in recent days as a growing number of Senate ...