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The amendment by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana was approved by voice vote ...

Federal health, homeland security, education, energy and Treasury Department workers received layoff notices on Friday, ...

The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after the House approved a bill to fund the federal government. And they haven’t been back in working session since.

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Senate again rejects competing funding bills from Democrats and Republicans as the shutdown is set to hit the one-week mark.