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Jeffries pressures Johnson to bring up Ukraine aid for vote next week

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Jeffries pressures Johnson to bring up Ukraine aid for vote next week

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is floating an ambitious deadline for the chamber to pass Ukraine aid, urging GOP leaders to send a Senate-passed foreign aid package to President Biden’s desk by the end of next week.  “The clock is ticking, and we have to get the bipartisan national security bill over the finish … Read more

Government Shutdown Would Slow U.S. Economy—Adding To Shocks From Strikes And Oil Prices. Here’s What To Know.

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Government Shutdown Would Slow U.S. Economy—Adding To Shocks From Strikes And Oil Prices. Here’s What To Know.

Topline The U.S. government could shut down imminently unless Congress resolves a deadlock by this weekend, and though experts suggest the impact may be short-lived for the teetering economy and stock market, it poses yet another challenge for many Americans’ financial health. operations soon. Getty Images Key Facts If lawmakers fail to pass a spending … Read more