Republicans unveil plan to end partial government shutdown - BBC
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Republicans proposed a plan to end the ongoing partial government shutdown and restore federal funding.
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Resolution of the shutdown would restore full pay to affected federal workers and resume disrupted government services affecting Social Security processing, tax refunds, and other benefits.
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Republicans have unveiled a plan to end the ongoing partial government shutdown. The proposal represents an effort to break the impasse that has left federal agencies without funding and affected government operations. The plan's specific terms and Republican support levels will determine whether it can pass both chambers of Congress and gain approval from the Trump administration. Resolution of the shutdown would restore full funding to affected agencies and end disruptions to federal services. The move signals Republican leadership is attempting to move beyond the funding dispute that has stalled government operations.
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Republicans unveiled a plan to end the shutdown; its passage depends on congressional approval and Trump administration support.
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