How the US struggles to fund its government
Behind the scenes of the broken budget process
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Every year, the US faces the task of deciding how the government will fund itself. The process is supposed to be simple: lawmakers divide the budget into 12 key bills, decide where the money goes, and get it all done by October. In reality, however, it’s anything but straightforward. Deadlines are often missed, and quick-fix solutions like temporary funding bills are passed to avoid government shutdowns. The real drama can happen in the final hours, as lawmakers scramble to finalize a massive spending package, all while balancing political interests and public pressure.
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