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 it did not receive the necessary 60 votes for approval [1] - The shutdown began on October 1 after the Senate could not agree on key issues such as healthcare-related spending before the end of the previous 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 Office of Management and Budget announced plans to continue layoffs and is preparing for the ongoing shutdown [1] - The National President of the Federal Employees Union accused the Trump administration of "illegally firing" thousands of employees who provide essential services to communities and has filed a lawsuit to overturn the layoffs [1]
【环球财经】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 05:58