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Reopening government could avert recession, but risks remain, economists say

Tuesday, November 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as soon as Wednesday, ultimately putting hundreds of thousands of federal employees back to work, funding food stamps and smoothing out major travel disruptions.The reopening averts a recession that may have come to pass in the... Read More.

Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks rose in early trading on Monday after the Senate voted hours earlier to advance a potential deal on the government shutdown, which has weighed on economic output and cast uncertainty over markets for well over a month.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped... Read More.

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Congressman Westerman Expresses Optimism for Ending Government Shutdown

Thursday, November 6 by Luke Matheson

The government shutdown, which has extended for more than a month may soon be over, according to Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday, Westerman was asked if there was any movement in the U.S. Senate to try and... Read More.

UAPB Names John Kuykendall Director of Government Relations

Thursday, November 6 by Lori Basiewicz

On Wednesday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced that Mr. John Kuykendall will serve as the university's Director of Government Relations. Previously, Mr. Kuykendall served UAPB as the Director of Government Relations and the Director of Alumni Affairs. This change will allow him... Read More.

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United Way Supports Working Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Cuts During Government Shutdown

Wednesday, November 5 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Morning Show host Greg Horne asked United Way Executive Director Jason Duren to talk about what the United Way and its partner agencies are doing to help people because of the federal government... Read More.

Travel chaos worsens amid government shutdown

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Travelers with plans to fly amid the government shutdown are searching for refund policies related to flight delays or cancellations, as well as information on what resources are available to them if a booking is significantly impacted by the continued ripple... Read More.

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Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

Gov. Sanders announced a $500,000 allocation to six food bank networks across Arkansas to address potential food shortages as the federal government shutdown continues. The funds, secured through emergency action from the Arkansas Legislative Council chairs, will be distributed equally among the food banks starting... Read More.

Congressman Rick Crawford Weighs In on Ukraine Aid Government Shutdown and National Security Concerns

Monday, October 27 by Luke Matheson

President Trump recently met with President Zelensky to discuss, among other things, potentially providing Ukraine with long-range missiles for use in its war against Russia. As the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman, Arkansas’ First District Congressman Rick Crawford addresses the Trump administration’s... Read More.

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Consumer sentiment sours as government shutdown threatens economic damage

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer sentiment soured in October as a government shutdown threatens to weaken a wobbly economy beset by an uptick in inflation and a sharp slowdown of hiring, fresh data on Friday showed. The reading marked a decrease from the previous month but... Read More.

Government shutdown halts data, stokes risk as economy wobbles, experts say

Monday, October 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The government shutdown halted the release of key economic data, choking off the flow of information as some experts warn the economy may be slipping toward a recession, some economists told ABC News.A federal agency postponed the release of a monthly jobs... Read More.

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Agencies concerned as government shutdown enters third day

Friday, October 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The federal government shutdown has entered its third day, and anxiety is lingering across Arkansas. The Little Rock NAACP says the shutdown could disproportionately harm underserved communities who rely on government-funded assistance like SNAP or HUD. Community organizations are urging lawmakers to act... Read More.

Stocks fall on 1st day of government shutdown

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks dropped in early trading on Wednesday, just hours after a government shutdown began, shuttering some government services and complicating a delicate moment for the nation's economy.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 87 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 slid... Read More.

Stories tagged with: government

Reopening government could avert recession, but risks remain, economists say

Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown

Congressman Westerman Expresses Optimism for Ending Government Shutdown

UAPB Names John Kuykendall Director of Government Relations

United Way Supports Working Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Cuts During Government Shutdown

Travel chaos worsens amid government shutdown

Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Congressman Rick Crawford Weighs In on Ukraine Aid Government Shutdown and National Security Concerns

Consumer sentiment sours as government shutdown threatens economic damage

Government shutdown halts data, stokes risk as economy wobbles, experts say

Agencies concerned as government shutdown enters third day

Stocks fall on 1st day of government shutdown

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