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US government shutdown becomes longest in history
WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown became the longest ever Wednesday, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump’s first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and threatened Americans’ benefits in a bid to force a resolution. Federal agencies have been grinding to a halt since Congress failed to approve funding past September 30, and the pain has been mounting as welfare programs – including aid that helps millions of Americans afford groceries – hang in limbo.
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theguardian.com
US government shutdown nearing record for longest in history as Trump delays food benefits to millions – US politics live
Republicans claim US president ‘desperate’ to end shutdown, which has now entered 33rd day
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usatoday.com
Stalemate continues over Obamacare, SNAP on day 34 of government shutdown; Live updates
With the country nearing the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the stalemate over federal funding has continued.
