US may partially shut down by week's end

According to The Wall Street Journal, a partial shutdown in the United States could occur as early as the end of this week if a budget agreement is not reached. Such a refusal to fund many government programs would require temporary closure or reduced operations of federal agencies. The exact date and scale of the disruption may change depending on the political process. Major critics and supporters of various scenarios continue to discuss the potential consequences for the country's civil and economic sectors.

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A partial shutdown means reduced operations of federal agencies, but not a complete shutdown of the government.