After weeks of contentious negotiations between the House and the Senate, a deal was reached to avert a shutdown of the Federal government within an hour of the midnight deadline on Friday April 8.

April 9, 2011

Federal Shutdown Avoided 2011

Photographer Lucian Perkins

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Federal Shutdown Avoided

After weeks of contentious negotiations between the House and the Senate, a deal was reached to avert a shutdown of the Federal government within an hour of the midnight deadline on Friday April 8. But this achievement only sets the stage for an even tougher battle in September when the House is expected to challenge the 2012 budget as well.

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