Maine has enough funding to keep aid flowing for most of October, but a DHHS spokesperson says the state would likely halt new enrollments in the federally funded WIC program.
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McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for House plan that averts shutdown
The Senate is working toward passage of a bipartisan measure that would fund the government until Nov. 17 as longer-term negotiations continue.
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What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies.
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Thousands of federal employees in Maine prepare for shutdown
Based on the last two shutdowns, roughly 40% will be furloughed and 60% will have to work because their jobs are considered essential. None of them will get paid during a shutdown.
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Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn
The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn’t agree to a deal.
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U.S. braces for calamitous, costly government shutdown in 8 days
A shutdown would unleash real hardship on millions of American families, workers and businesses.
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Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment
The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
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U.S. government shutdown threat builds, imperiling soft landing for economy
The Fed will be making a key interest-rate decision in September and the increased likelihood of a prolonged shutdown could factor into that stance.
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Trump, Democrats make offers aimed at ending shutdown, but stalemate continues
Maine’s Susan Collins expresses hope Trump offer will lead to compromise; Pingree says bipartisan reform possible once president reopens government.
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Donald Trump threatens government shutdown over border security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans anxious about keeping control of Congress think it’s a bad idea, but President Donald Trump still says he’s willing to close the government over border security issues, including money he wants to build a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. “I would be willing to ‘shut down’ government if the Democrats do not […]