Federal judges across the country are pressing ahead with planning for the full effects of the government shutdown as lawmakers on Capitol Hill try to hammer out a deal to end the budget impasse.

The federal judiciary is expected to exhaust alternative sources of funding to keep courts fully operational by the end of the week. In a letter sent to judges on October 16, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts said the judiciary had found enough money to continue operations through the end of the pay period on October 18. Judge John Bates, director of the administrative office, wrote he was “hopeful” Congress would reach a deal soon.

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