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Congress Averts Government Shutdown with Last-Minute Spending Bill

  In a dramatic turn of events, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a crucial spending bill late Friday night. The bill, which extends government funding until mid-March, was approved by the House with a vote of 366 to 34 and later passed by the Senate. This legislation provides $110 billion in relief for natural disaster survivors and aid to farmers, while also extending the farm bill. However, the bill notably excludes President-elect Donald Trump's demand to raise the debt ceiling. Instead, Republicans are considering a handshake deal to raise the debt limit by $1.5 trillion early next year and reduce future government spending by $2.5 trillion. This compromise does not have the force of law and will be revisited in the coming months. The spending package also left out key Democratic priorities, such as funding for pediatric cancer research. Despite these omissions, the bill's passage was seen as a significant achievement for House Speaker Mike Johnson...
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Mediation Talks Between Canada Post and Union Halted Amidst Ongoing Strike



Mediation talks between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have been suspended, as both parties remain far apart on critical issues. The federally appointed special mediator announced the suspension, stating that the parties need time to reassess their positions.

The suspension comes after nearly two weeks of strike action by Canada Post workers, which has significantly impacted the national mail service, especially with the busy holiday season approaching. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon expressed frustration over the breakdown in negotiations and has requested both parties to meet with him to discuss the way forward.

The mediator will re-engage with both sides as soon as productive bargaining can resume. In the meantime, the union and Canada Post are urged to come back to the table with renewed resolve.

The ongoing strike and suspension of talks have raised concerns about the timely delivery of mail and packages, leaving many Canadians anxious about the potential impact on their holiday plans.




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