The government shutdown, which began on October 1st, has come to an end. The President and Congress ended the 16-day shutdown on Thursday, October 17th. By coming to an agreement and authorizing more borrowing just before the deadline, Congress was able to avoid a disastrous default on the United States’ debts. The plan that Congress and President Obama agreed upon will keep the government open until January 15th, with the new deadline for a default being extended to February 7th. The White House directed all federally-funded agencies to open back up Thursday, which allowed thousands of furloughed employees to return to work. National parks, federal agencies and museums will now resume business as usual, and funding for educational and supplemental programs will continue.
Linked below are websites with further information regarding the end of the government shutdown.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57607769/senate-announces-deal-to-end-government-shutdown-lift-debt-ceiling/
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