3 d. ago How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy

The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy.

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1 week ago Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown

The Trump administration said over 4,000 workers would be laid off. Farmers trying to plan next year’s crops don’t have all the tools they need. Some medical services have been curtailed in Native communities.

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3 w. ago Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock talks about the shutdown's effects in his state

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., about the effects of the government shutdown in Georgia.

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3 w. ago As shutdown ripples through Georgia, voters consider who to blame

Voters in Georgia are grappling with the effects of the government shutdown — and with who in Washington bears the blame.

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3 w. ago People across the country are starting to feel the effects of the government shutdown

With hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay, some government offices are closed and facilities at National Parks aren't available.

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3 w. ago People are already starting to feel the effects of the U.S. government shutdown

Across the United States, people are learning what is and is not functioning on the first day of the government shutdown.

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3 w. ago Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday afternoon without a deal to avert a government shutdown that could go into effect in a little more than a day. After the meeting, congressional leaders placed blame on the opposing party for a potential government shutdown, which would begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, if there is a lapse in federal government funding. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that "large differences" remain -- particularly on health care. Vice President JD Vance joined Republicans after the meeting and said a shutdown could be ahead. "I think we’re headed to into a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing," Vance said. The high-stakes meeting with Trump was a last-ditch effort for both sides to come together to negotiate. Without a deal, there appears to be a greater likelihood of a government shutdown starting early Wednesday morning. Hours before the...

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