Talks appear to be intensifying on Capitol Hill on reaching a deal on long-overdue legislation to finance the government through the end of September -- and avoid a government shutdown. Whether a shutdown can be avoided in three days' time is another matter.
Stories Related to No Deal Yet As Possible Government Shutdown Looms
Andrew Taylor, Associated Press, Boston Globe: Business
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 4:40am
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