Current shutdown breaks record for longest government shutdown in US history - News Summed Up

Current shutdown breaks record for longest government shutdown in US history


Washington (CNN) The ongoing partial government shutdown entered its 22nd day on Saturday, breaking the record to become the longest government shutdown in US history. For now, there is still no end in sight to the current shutdown, which has impacted roughly a quarter of the federal government and hundreds of thousands of federal workers. An estimated 800,000 federal workers have been affected by the lapse in funding -- either by having to work without pay while it lasts or by being furloughed. As the shutdown drags on, President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats have not made progress toward any kind of agreement that would put an end to it. White House officials are expecting a quiet weekend at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. No meetings between White House officials and congressional staff are scheduled, and no appearances by the President are expected -- only tweets.


Source: CNN January 12, 2019 05:02 UTC



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