The U.S. government shutdown enters second week as senators fail to advance measures to reopen federal agencies. Republican and Democratic proposals rejected, leaving lawmakers at an impasse. Next vote expected Monday on House-backed measure to extend funding through Nov. 21. White House announces targeted funding cuts in Illinois. Administration prepares for mass firings of federal employees if shutdown continues. GOP stopgap bill fails to pass, as does Democrats’ counterproposal linking funding to Affordable Care Act subsidies. Bipartisan discussions ongoing with no breakthrough. Shutdown delays federal data releases, more disruptions expected.

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