10 h. ago Government shutdown updates: Pentagon accepts $130M donation to help pay troops

The ongoing government shutdown is hitting thousands of federal workers on Friday.

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10 h. ago Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) appeared together in Washington, D.C., Thursday calling for an end to the government shutdown, emphasizing its growing impact on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees. The post Fetterman, McCormick Unite in Bipartisan Push to Reopen Government as Shutdown Hits Pennsylvania appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Federal Workers Line Up at Food Banks After Dem Whip Calls Them 'Leverage'

A Washington, DC-area food bank serving federal workers impacted by the government shutdown ran out of items on Friday morning while people were still waiting in line — one day after House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) called suffering families a "leverage" to use against Republicans. The post Federal Workers Line Up at Food Banks After Dem Whip Calls Them ‘Leverage’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Washington, NCW federal workers navigate furloughs, back pay as government shutdown continues

Washington, NCW federal workers navigate furloughs, back pay as government shutdown continues  The Wenatchee World

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20 h. ago How furloughed federal workers can get help paying bills amid government shutdown

Roughly 750,000 government workers are currently furloughed.

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20 h. ago How to Find a Food Bank Near You in the San Francisco Bay Area

How to Find a Food Bank Near You in the San Francisco Bay Area  KQED

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25 h. ago Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries.

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25 h. ago Inflation ticked up 3% in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries.

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27 h. ago Federal workers go without pay today. And, NBA stars arrested for illegal gambling

Today, millions of federal workers are missing their first full paycheck since the shutdown began. And, an NBA gambling scandal has led to the arrest of over 30 people.

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29 h. ago It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing

Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.

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30 h. ago Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen on the stalemate in Congress

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland introduced a bill that would have paid all federal workers. It didn't pass. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Van Hollen about the stalemate in Congress.

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35 h. ago New employment center helping federal workers in Montgomery County

New employment center helping federal workers in Montgomery County  NBC4 Washington

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45 h. ago Democrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill as Shutdown Drags On

A Republican measure that would pay essential government employees faltered in the Senate, and the G.O.P. blocked a pair of Democratic bills to pay a broader swath of workers.

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46 h. ago U.S. Health Workers Recalled From Shutdown Furlough for Medicare, A.C.A. Enrollments

A federal agency said its employees would return on Monday, with the costs paid by user fees collected from researchers.

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46 h. ago Reporter's Notebook: White House pounces after top Dem says government shutdown gives party 'leverage'

Senate Republicans challenge Democrats with bill to pay essential federal workers during shutdown, sparking heated political battle over government funding priorities.

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52 h. ago Senate fails to pass bill to keep essential federal workers and troops paid throughout government shutdown – live

Senate fails to pass bill to keep essential federal workers and troops paid throughout government shutdown – live  The Guardian

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62 h. ago Unemployment claims surge as Washington's federal workers face delays and challenges

Unemployment claims surge as Washington's federal workers face delays and challenges  KOMO

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63 h. ago California National Guard to support food banks amid shutdown

California National Guard to support food banks amid shutdown  NBC4 Los Angeles

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68 h. ago Governor Gavin Newsom deploying California National Guard to support food banks statewide

Governor Gavin Newsom deploying California National Guard to support food banks statewide  ABC7 San Francisco

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2 d. ago California National Guard to be sent to food banks, Newsom announces

California National Guard to be sent to food banks, Newsom announces  The San Francisco Standard

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