Israel’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.
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Uncertainty grows for food assistance programs amid government shutdown
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonFederal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said.
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Catholic groups serving the poor call for action to end federal government shutdown
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic groups serving the poor urged lawmakers to end the gridlock which has resulted in a federal government shutdown.
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Washington Roundup: Deadline to avert shutdown; voting and one’s conscience; democracy summit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Republicans in the U.S. House rejected their own party’s funding bill shortly before a looming deadline to avert a government shutdown. Also, a U.S. bishop expanded …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown at the end of September, as congressional lawmakers are running out of time to pass legislation …
