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Representatives depart the Capitol for the Veterans Day holiday

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks with reporters after votes are completed in the House of Representatives in advance of the Veterans Day holiday. House members went home to their districts Thursday, despite the threat of a government shutdown next week. The stopgap funding passed at the end of September November 17. If funding legislation is not passed by this deadline, the federal government will shut down. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10773872
Date Taken	9 November 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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