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The federal government appeared headed for a partial shutdown Friday as lawmakers could not reach agreement on President Donald Trump’s $5.7 billion request for a border wall.
Some federal agencies are already funded for fiscal year 2019, but funding for other agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will lapse if a measure is not passed by midnight Friday. In the event of a shutdown:
BAL Analysis: BAL will continue following events in Washington, D.C., and will provide clients with an update on the outcome of negotiations. A detailed BAL FAQ on how a government shutdown would affect immigration programs is available here.
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