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The federal government will shut down on Friday if Congress does not pass its spending bills. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says that must be avoided at all costs.
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A federal government shutdown would have a deep and devastating impact on Connecticut, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said on a conference call on Friday.
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A prolonged government shutdown would result in missed paychecks for thousands of Connecticut workers and a steeper reduction in services.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said he is prepared for a tough budget fight as he returns to Washington this week. The U.S. Senate expects to vote on a short-term spending bill this month to avoid an October government shutdown.
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Connecticut’s two U.S. senators, who are both Democrats, were among 18 senators who voted against the temporary stopgap measure to reopen the federal…
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A head start program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is one of many forced to close its doors because of the partial shutdown of the federal government. The…
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Connecticut and New York lawmakers are worried about the local impact of the federal government shutdown.
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New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is warning that a prolonged government shut down could depress the state’s already struggling economy.
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Several federal services are still available in Connecticut, despite the government shutdown in Washington. The Veteran's Affairs Department is assuring…