Government shutdown to stretch into next week with Senate on recess and no end in sight

The government shutdown entered a 24th day on Friday as lawmakers remain deeply divided on a plan to reopen the government.
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Congress returns from recess, with a month-end government shutdown looming

Lawmakers return to Congress this week from their August recess. They face a long to-do list, with the risk of a government shutdown looming. Lawmakers are coming back to D.C. this week after their ...
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As lawmakers return from recess, Congress battling possible government shutdown

Congress returns from recess with the pressing task of approving spending bills to avoid a government shutdown by September 30. Congress returns Monday from a monthlong recess with the urgent task of ...