The federal government could reopen this week after a small group of Senate Democrats struck a deal with Republicans on Sunday and passed it on Monday, sending it to the House for final approval.
The deal, which garnered the support of eight Democrats , would fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026. It would also provide a full year's worth of funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits. Plus, furloughed federal workers would receive back pay, and fired workers would be rehired. Advertisement
There are still a few hurdles that need to be cleared before the government officially reopens, and even when it does, it will take some time to return to standard operations.
Here's a look at when some major programs and servi

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