Government Shutdown: Nationwide Impact
The federal government shutdown continues, with no end in sight. The shutdown has lasted 15 days, and Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse.
The Senate has attempted to advance a bill to reopen the government nine times since the shutdown began on October 1, but has failed each time.
The Trump administration has begun laying off thousands of workers, following through on threats to reduce the size of government during the shutdown.
The government shutdown has lasted 15 days — and counting.
- Shutdown began on October 1
- Nine attempts to advance a bill to reopen the government have failed
- Thousands of workers have been laid off
Author's summary: Government shutdown continues with no agreement in sight.