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US govt shutdown begins after no deal between lawmakers, Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec 22, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The US government began a
Christmastime shutdown early Saturday, after Congress adjourned without
passing a federal spending bill or addressing President Donald Trump’s demand
for money to build a border wall.
Operations for several key agencies ceased at 12:01 am Saturday (5:01 GMT),
despite last-ditch talks that continued on Capitol Hill between White House
officials and congressional leaders in both parties.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1110 hrs