Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid a government shutdown before election Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task.

WASHINGTON—The House and Senate passed a measure late Wednesday funding federal agencies until late December, voting overwhelmingly to take a politically risky government shutdown off the table ...

Take some time to learn how a government shutdown could impact your finances. You may find that government services are delayed and that interest rates change. If possible, use your emergency fund ...

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