Q&A: Government shutdown looms. Here's what you need to know
by Los Angeles Times
Jan 18, 2018
2 minutes
Lawmakers have until Friday at midnight to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown.
Here's what that means.
Q: Why would the government shut down?
A: Every year, Congress has to approve laws, known as appropriations, that provide money for federal agencies. Under federal law, if an agency does not have an appropriation law in force, it
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days