The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its third day and is expected to continue into next week after the Senate rejected two competing funding bills on Wednesday. A Republican stopgap measure aimed at extending funding through November 21 failed to secure the necessary votes, falling short at 55-45. Meanwhile, a shorter-term proposal put forth by Democrats, which included subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, was also rejected, with a vote of 47-53.
With no Senate session scheduled for Thursday, discussions are set to resume on Friday. The ongoing shutdown has resulted in furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to services, including veterans" care and nutrition programs.
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