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But negotiations aimed at addressing the water shortage are at an impasse, and leaders of environmental groups say the secrecy surrounding the talks is depriving the public of an opportunity to weigh in.

Lawmakers are expected to try again on Friday afternoon to resolve the impasse with a vote in the Senate.

"The last shutdown was brutal", said one federal worker, who highlighted that the impasse in 2018-19 lasted more than a month.

The impasse came as Democrats demanded healthcare provisions in the budget while Republicans pushed for a short-term budget extension without policy changes.

The impasse affects the of funding government operations through October and beyond and is poised to cause widespread disruption for Americans in areas ranging from air travel to zoo visits.