YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY

Springfield, MO

Log in Subscribe

Government shutdown enters third day

Posted online

The U.S. government shutdown enters its third day on Monday.

Late Sunday, Senate negotiators failed to reach an agreement restoring federal spending authority. The government also faces demands by Democrats to protect young "Dreamers" from deportation.

The Senate set a vote for 12 p.m. Monday to provide temporary government funding through Feb. 8. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell yesterday said the immigration issue would be brought up on the Senate floor in February.

Read more from Reuters.

Comments

No comments on this story |
Please log in to add your comment
Editors' Pick
From the Ground Up: Roy Blunt Hall addition

Missouri State University’s science building, built in 1971 and formerly called Temple Hall, is being reconstructed and updated.

Most Read
Update cookies preferences