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The Last Thing Fashion Needs Is Turmoil in Washington

Lawmakers narrowly averted a government shutdown with a last-minute budget deal, but partisan gridlock could still ruin fashion’s holidays. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
US lawmakers have until Oct. 1 to reach a budget deal and avoid a government shutdown.
US lawmakers have until Oct. 1 to reach a budget deal and avoid a government shutdown. (Getty Images)

Congress gave us a big surprise over the weekend: a bipartisan budget deal.

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