Imminent Government Shutdown in the United States

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has warned several government agencies that they must decide how to proceed in the event of a "government funding lapse." Sources indicated that "in the absence of government funding, thousands of employees may be furloughed," and some government services may suspend operations, according to Bloomberg. The agency clarified that the departments that could face a temporary government shutdown include the Departments of Agriculture, Transportation, Energy, and Housing and Urban Development.

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