The 21st Show

How was the government shutdown averted?

Producer by Brian Mackey
 
The Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. The U.S. government faces a shutdown unless Congress manages to overcome a budget impasse before the Sept. 30 funding deadline.

The Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. The U.S. government faces a shutdown unless Congress manages to overcome a budget impasse before the Sept. 30 funding deadline. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

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Last weekend was filled with twists and turns in Congress that led to a last-minute aversion of a partial federal government shutdown. We are joined by our Illinois Public Media reporter, based in Washington, to tell us the story of how Congress avoided what seemed like an inevitable shutdown.

Guest:

Linda Kenyon
Illinois Public Media Washington, DC Reporter