Core Points - The U.S. Senate failed to pass a new temporary funding bill, leading to the federal government shutdown entering its third week [1] - The Senate voted for the eighth time on a temporary funding bill proposed by the Republican Party, which had already passed the House of Representatives, but did not secure the necessary 60 votes [1] - The shutdown began on October 1 after the Senate could not reach an agreement on key issues such as healthcare-related spending before the end of the fiscal year on September 30 [1] Government Impact - Since the government shutdown began, 4,108 federal employees have been laid off according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice [1] - The White House Office of Management and Budget announced plans to continue layoffs and is preparing for the ongoing shutdown [1] - The National President of the American Federation of Government Employees stated that the Trump administration is using the shutdown as an excuse to illegally lay off thousands of employees who provide essential services [1]
临时拨款法案未获通过 美联邦政府“停摆”进入第三周
Xin Hua She·2025-10-15 05:34