Members of the United States Congress are working to finalize a federal budget agreement as a key funding deadline approaches. Negotiations remain stalled over spending priorities and policy conditions.
Lawmakers from both parties have warned of the consequences of failing to reach a deal, including the possibility of a partial government shutdown. Discussions continue behind closed doors.
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Major points of disagreement include defense allocations, social programs, and fiscal limits. Analysts say the outcome could have immediate economic and political effects.
Federal agencies have begun preparing contingency plans as uncertainty persists in Washington.
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