Budget fight reveals power players in Congress
Washington lawmakers mirror a stalemate that pits House Speaker Boehner and Senate Leader Reid against each other as Democrats press for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. The dispute centers on defunding or altering parts of the health care law and the timing of funding bills. The House seeks extensions with policy riders while the Senate demands a straightforward CR without conditions. Both sides acknowledge unresolved budget clashes across agencies and departments, with tentative deadlines in November and December.
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Impact of government shutdown on defense workers
The shutdown affects some sectors more than others with DHS and FBI staffing varying. About 80 percent of FBI employees work nationwide while air traffic controllers and airport screeners stay on, Social Security and Medicare continue with possible disability processing delays, unemployment benefits are still issued, courts operate normally, and postal service deliveries continue though parks and Smithsonian sites close. mortgage applications may face delays if the shutdown persists.
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