US Shutdown: These Key Deadlines Could Put Pressure On Lawmakers...
The federal government shutdown has entered its fifth week, nearing a record length with little sign of compromise. Air traffic controllers are now missing full paychecks, raising safety and staffing concerns. Similar disruptions ended the 2019 shutdown. By October 31st, all military branches could miss pay for the first time. Temporary measures and private donations have kept troops paid, but those options are running out. On November 1st, open enrollment begins as Obamacare premiums jump, while 42 million Americans risk losing food aid through SNAP. Republicans are split on temporary fixes, while Democrats insist on maintaining pressure. Elections on November 4th in Virginia, New Jersey, and elsewhere could reflect public sentiment. If the stalemate continues past November 5th, it will become the longest shutdown in U.S. history. By November 21st, the House’s temporary funding measure will expire, likely forcing lawmakers back to Washington.
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Even though the Trump administration has found ways to pay the troops twice since the shutdown began Oct. 1, the process has been fraught with anxiety for many.
