U.S. government, Shutdown and Washington

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Washington, DC, Is a Great Place to Visit Even During a Government Shutdown
At Washington Harbour, located on ‘K’ Street between 30th and 31st Streets, there are several waterfront restaurants, as well as the Georgetown Waterfront Park and the Key Bridge Boathouse, where visitors can rent a kayak, canoe, and paddle boats. There are also river cruises and water taxis that connect the region’s waterfronts.

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Is the government shutdown ending soon? What to know about Senate deal
US House Returns to Washington for Vote to End Government Shutdown
The Latest: Bill to End Government Shutdown Awaits Final House Vote After Passing the Senate
The Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans

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White House Backs Shutdown Deal With Eight Democrats
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What's in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown
The Latest: Bill to End Government Shutdown Passes the Senate, Heads to House Next for Final Vote
The shutdown has caused thousands of flight cancellations and delays as air traffic controllers — unpaid for nearly a month — have stopped showing up, citing the added stress and need to take second j...

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US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown
US Senate passes funding bill that could end government shutdown within days

A Republican lawmaker is riding his motorcycle back to Washington, DC, because flights are too unreliable

Davidson motorcycle back to Washington, DC, to vote on ending the government shutdown.

DC tourism has taken a hit

Washington, D.C. tourism has taken repeated blows this year. Beginning in the summer, “images of National Guard troops and federal officers stationed across D.C.” worked to “deter some would-be tourists from visiting the city,
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Travel Advisors Descend on Washington DC to Lobby Lawmakers and Propel Industry

Travel and the unique experiences it provides have never been more in demand. The same can be said for the expertise and skill of the travel advisors who turn clients' dreams into reality and serve as a steady presence from booking to baggage claim.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa arrives in US for official visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, according to state media, during which Washington hopes to enlist Damascus in its global coalition against ISIL, or ISIS.
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DC mayor says she’s not under federal investigation, despite New York Times report

Hours after the New York Times reported Mayor Muriel Bowser was under federal investigation, Axios said that wasn't the case.
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