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Continuing Resolutions, Shutdown Threats Are Not-So-New Norms in House Budget Drama

With a budget unlikely by Oct. 1, Congress ponders a temporary funding fix—the 48th since 2010—to avoid 11th federal government shutdown since 1980.
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Continuing Resolutions, Shutdown Threats Are Not-So-New Norms in House Budget Drama
A sign is displayed at the National Archives building that is closed because of a U.S. government shutdown in Washington on Dec. 22, 2018. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images
John Haughey
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If it’s September in Washington, that means the leaves are losing their shine and the late-summer air is crisp with fears of a fall federal government shutdown.

John Haughey
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John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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