In the United States of America, a serious warning was issued about the possibility of a temporary suspension of the federal government. President Donald Trump announced at a press conference that if Republicans and Democrats in Congress cannot reach an agreement on federal budget financing, government activities may be temporarily suspended starting October 1st.
"We will continue negotiations with the Democrats, but there is a possibility that the country will close for some time. During this time, we will pay special attention to military and social security issues," Trump said in his speech at the White House.
The president noted that if the government is closed, a number of initiatives put forward by the Democrats will not be able to be financed. At the same time, it is possible that federal programs and support in various social areas will also be temporarily suspended.
Trump also drew attention to the processes in the Senate. According to him, the bill, approved by the House of Representatives, must also be approved in the Senate. Currently, Republicans have 53 votes in the Senate, but at least 60 votes are needed for the document to be adopted. Therefore, the support of the Democratic senators is crucial, but the President openly stated that confidence in their consent is low.
Experts believe that the temporary closure of the government could significantly impact the country's financial stability and the performance of public services. In particular, there is a possibility of reducing work processes in federal agencies, some social programs, and security spending.
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