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It’s day 20 of the government shutdown and millions of Medicare beneficiaries are losing telehealth access, forcing some like Vicki Stearn to pay out of pocket while waiting months for care.
Democrats appear to oppose the idea, while Republicans suggest a long-term stopgap bill is possible if government does not reopen soon.
Monday, Oct. 20, is the 20th day of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, making it the third-longest in history. Find out more about its impact.
With the House on break for more than a month now, Speaker Mike Johnson insists he will administer the oath of office to Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva after the Senate votes to reopen the government -- resisting calls to swear her in amid the prolonged government shutdown.
The layoffs wiped out the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which ensures children with disabilities receive a free, quality education under federal law and oversees around
Offices in California, Texas, New York and other states are updating their hours or capabilities amid the shutdown.
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Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease
ATLANTA (AP) — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a pivotal conference on infectious disease this week due to the government shutdown, missing out on high-level discussions not long after surges in measles and whooping cough hit the U.S.
Senate Democrats want an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans won't budge until the government is reopened.
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump hosts the Australian prime minister at the White House, the government shutdown enters Day 20, and Israel renews enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire.
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Nuclear security agency begins furloughing workers as part of shutdown, energy secretary says
Furloughs have begun at the federal agency tasked with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says in a social media post the National Nuclear Security Administration is furloughing federal employees as part of the government shutdown,