Tag: budget stalemate
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US Government Shutdown: What a Looming Shutdown Could Mean for the Nation
Overview of the Shutdown Risk The United States faces a real risk of a government shutdown if Congress cannot reach a budget agreement by midnight. The standoff reflects a broader pattern of political dysfunction, where partisan demands collide with fiscal reality, potentially paralyzing parts of the federal government for days or weeks. Analysts warn that…
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US Job Openings Hold Steady in August as Uncertainty Persists
August Job Openings Hold Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged in August, ticking up to 7.23 million from 7.21 million in July. The Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) arrived as policymakers and business leaders weigh a mix of headwinds, including ongoing trade policy uncertainty under…