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Shutdown Looms as SAVE Act Stalls | Jersey News
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Congress is racing against time to avoid a looming government shutdown by October first, as they remain deadlocked over next year’s spending bills and key policy disagreements. President Trump warns Senate rules could complicate progress, while Republicans push to sneak the controversial SAVE Act—requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration—into must-pass legislation. Democrats fiercely oppose this move, calling it a “poison pill” designed to derail negotiations and stall funding. With Congress on a tight schedule before their August and September recesses, failure to pass appropriations or a temporary extension by September 30 could trigger widespread furloughs, delayed paychecks, and halted government services. Prediction markets now show a significant chance of a shutdown hitting—unless lawmakers find common ground before the deadline.
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