Longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close
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The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the package to end the longest federal government shutdown by a vote of 222-209, extending funding through January 30.
The House voted 213 to 209 on a key procedural motion to advance the bill to reopen the government. Lawmakers will now debate the measure for one hour before taking a final vote, which would be the last legislative step before President Trump can sign it into law and bring the longest shutdown in U.S. history to an end.
Even as the government shutdown nears an end, Thanksgiving travel may still be affected by reduced air traffic controllers and delays.
The end of the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown is in sight, which means official economic data will soon be forthcoming. But even if investors and the Federal Reserve are breathing a sigh of relief,
China’s cybersecurity agency accused the American government of orchestrating the theft of about $13 billion worth of Bitcoin, representing China’s most recent attempt to attribute major cyberattacks to the US.
Local workers at some American military bases in Europe are feeling the impact of the U.S. government shutdown.
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday, the fifth straight day they have topped 1,000 since the government imposed mandatory flight reductions to address safety concerns.