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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Why The Looming Budget Battles Might Still Shut Down The Government

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services could face partial shutdowns this fall, as a politically polarized Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to approve a new federal budget.
 
During the contentious budget process, Congress typically passes "continuing resolutions" to fund federal agencies while legislators work out their differences.
 

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