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Daily News Lesson February 29 2024

Congressional leaders agree on deal to avert government shutdown

Learn more about the role of federal lawmakers in funding the U.S. government
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Daily News Lesson January 12 2024

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown
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Lesson Plan January 12 2024

Lesson plan: Shutting down government shutdowns

Learn about government shutdowns and discuss the best way to end or prevent them
U.S. House of Representatives elect Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 26 2023

Republicans select Mike Johnson as House Speaker

Learn about the new Speaker of the House, as well as the responsibilities of the position
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol after the House of Representatives passed a stopgap government funding bill to avert an immediate government shutdown, on Capitol Hill
Daily News Lesson October 02 2023

Inside McCarthy’s deal with House Democrats to avert government shutdown

Discuss why McCarthy faces GOP criticism after averting shutdown
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Daily News Lesson September 27 2023

Looming government shutdown may shape political landscape

Learn about the looming government shutdown and play BINGO as Republican presidential hopefuls debate the economy

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