4 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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5 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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6 h. ago Oakland small business feeling pinch from federal government shutdown

Oakland small business feeling pinch from federal government shutdown  CBS News

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9 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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12 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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14 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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21 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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23 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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28 h. ago 'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people

SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.

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31 h. ago Federal shutdown leaves funding for several Alaska Head Start programs in limbo

Federal shutdown leaves funding for several Alaska Head Start programs in limbo  Anchorage Daily News

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35 h. ago The government shutdown is keeping Montana farmers from the assistance they need

Fall is when farmers apply for credit and other assistance ahead of spring planting. The federal shutdown means they can't.

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37 h. ago Thousands of Alaskans likely to go without food aid in November as federal shutdown drags on

Thousands of Alaskans likely to go without food aid in November as federal shutdown drags on  Alaska Public Media

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38 h. ago Youngkin declares state of emergency over ‘Democrat Shutdown’ depleting SNAP benefits for 850K Virginians

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares state of emergency as SNAP benefits face Nov. 1 cutoff due to federal government shutdown affecting 850,000 residents.

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39 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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40 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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40 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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44 h. ago WA leaders cast blame over federal government shutdown: ‘Stop playing games’

WA leaders cast blame over federal government shutdown: ‘Stop playing games’  Bellingham Herald

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46 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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46 h. ago US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on

US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on  Reuters

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47 h. ago Financial Assistance Options for Federal Employees During the Government Shutdown

Some banks are offering a pause on payments on certain loans, waiving late fees and providing no-interest loans.

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