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Congress, Trump Strike Short-Term Deal to Halt Government Shutdown
Congress tonight passed — and President Trump signed into law — legislation to fund the federal government until Feb. 15, bringing the historic 35-day shutdown to a temporary halt while budget negotiations continue.
ABA: Banks of All Sizes Helping Borrowers Affected by Shutdown
Responding to a recent inquiry from House Financial Services Committee Chairman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) about the financial industry’s response to the government shutdown, American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols today highlighted the many ways that banks across the nation are working to support federal employees that are currently facing financial difficulties.
USDA to Restore Full-Time Operation of Farm Service Agency
As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, the Department of Agriculture announced that it will temporarily resume full-time operations of its Farm Service Agency offices nationwide.
ABA Joins Business Groups in Calling for End to Shutdown
ABA today joined 384 other national and local trade associations representing all sectors of the U.S. economy in calling for an end to the government shutdown.
ABA Spotlights How Banks Support Customers Through Shutdown
With thousands of federal employees and government contractors affected by the longest shutdown in U.S. history, America’s banks are working to support these individuals and their families that may be experiencing financial hardship.
USDA to Temporarily Reopen FSA Offices During Shutdown
With the government shutdown now approaching its fourth week, the Farm Service Agency will temporarily reopen several of its offices to provide assistance to farmers and ranchers, the Department of Agriculture announced today.
ABA Urges Trump, Congress to Re-Open Government
With the government shutdown now in its third week, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols today called on President Trump and congressional leaders to reopen the government.
How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Mortgage Lending
With the government shutdown entering its third week, mortgage lending and servicing operations are being affected.
IRS to Resume Tax Transcript Service
The Internal Revenue Service will on Monday resume processing requests for tax transcripts made through its Income Verification Express Service program — a service that has been suspended since the partial government shutdown began on Dec. 22, 2018.