US Lawmakers Have 10 Working Days to Keep the Government Open

 

VOA News: US Lawmakers Have 10 Working Days to Keep the Government Open

US lawmakers face a long list of priorities as they return to work this week after their monthlong August recess. With battles looming over U.S. aid to Ukraine and a possible impeachment of President Joe Biden, the top concern remains funding the U.S. government to keep it from shutting down on Oct. 1. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.

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