2 d. ago Nearly 37,000 VA employees furloughed or working without pay amid government shutdown

The Department of Veterans Affairs says the government shutdown has forced nearly 37,000 employees to be furloughed or work without pay, disrupting key veteran programs.

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3 d. ago Businesses near Joshua Tree National Park feel the strain of the government shutdown

Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk.

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4 d. ago Trump Puts Together Epic Winning Streak During Democrat Shutdown

Democrats have kept the government shutdown for nearly a month, but that has not stopped President Donald Trump, who continues to pile up victories across a range of fronts—from peace to trade deals. The post Trump Puts Together Epic Winning Streak During Democrat Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago US flight delays near 7,000 as government shutdown hits Day 27

US flight delays near 7,000 as government shutdown hits Day 27  Reuters

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5 d. ago LAX, Other Airports Slow Down as Fed Shutdown Hits Air Traffic Control

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and other major airports around the country have suffered delays in recent days due to the Democrats' shutdown of the federal government, which has lasted nearly four weeks. The post LAX, Other Airports Slow Down as Fed Shutdown Hits Air Traffic Control appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Former FAA official warns of major flight disruptions as government shutdown nears one

Air traffic controllers struggle without paychecks during 27-day shutdown. Expert predicts travel chaos similar to 2019 unless government reopens soon.

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2 w. ago Senate set for new vote to end shutdown, but gridlock over Obamacare subsidies remains

The Senate prepares for an eighth vote on reopening the government as the shutdown nears its third week, with Democrats demanding Obamacare subsidy extensions.

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3 w. ago Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

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3 w. ago IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week

Now, 39,870 employees, or 53.6%, will remain working as the shutdown continues. It is unclear which workers will remain on the job. The post IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago More lawmakers say they're rejecting paychecks as government shutdown drags on

Lawmakers from both parties are asking to have their pay withheld as the government shutdown nears a week.

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