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Senate Nears Recess Amid Looming Deadlines on Funding, Regulation
The Senate approaches its August recess with several critical legislative items unresolved. Lawmakers face a potential government shutdown, ongoing discussions on funding for Iran, and cryptocurrency regulation.
08/16/2026 · North Carolina edition
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Why it matters locally: Potential government shutdowns resulting from delayed appropriations could impact federal services and programs relied upon by North Carolina residents and businesses. Discussions around cryptocurrency regulations could also affect the state's growing tech sector and individual investors.
WASHINGTON – The Senate is days away from its scheduled month-long August recess, with lawmakers working to address a series of legislative priorities before departing. Among these items are measures to prevent a government shutdown later this fall, decisions regarding funding for Iran, and the development of cryptocurrency regulations. Lisa Desjardins reported on these developments from Capitol Hill. Senators are navigating a compressed timeline to resolve these issues. Failure to act on appropriations bills could lead to a government shutdown when current funding expires.Related Topics
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