23 h. ago With many government programs on hold, the impacts are felt nationwide

Morning Edition visits three states — Maine, Kansas, and Wisconsin — to hear how the government shutdown is affecting federal employees and the Americans who rely on their work.

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47 h. ago For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

With the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.

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2 d. ago Here's the secret behind Mississippi’s education miracle — and why it’s no accident

Mississippi's education turnaround involved more than phonics, requiring statewide screeners, intensive remediation programs, and Governor Phil Bryant's leadership commitment.

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3 d. ago Trump Renews Threat to Cut ‘Democrat Programs’ as Government Shutdown Enters Third Week

The president said he would release a list of the cuts on Friday. “We are closing up Democrat programs that we disagree with, and they’re never going to open again,” he added.

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8 d. ago Government Shutdown Scrambles Some Home Sales in Flood Zones

When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market.

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1 week ago White House blames Dems for potential WIC lapse, announces 'creative solution' to keep program running

Karoline Leavitt shared on X Tuesday the White House is using tariff revenue to keep the WIC program running during the government shutdown after a funding lapse.

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1 week ago Opinion | VA disability benefits is the hardest government program to reform

Opinion | VA disability benefits is the hardest government program to reform  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Government shutdown threatens WIC, food aid program millions of families rely on

Government shutdown threatens WIC, food aid program millions of families rely on  NBC4 Washington

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2 w. ago Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats face 'very real' consequences if shutdown standoff drags on

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warns Democrats that Trump administration threats to eliminate unnecessary government programs are real.

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2 w. ago China Rolls Out Its First Talent Visa as the US Retreats on H

The Chinese government unveiled a program to woo foreign talent just as the US cracked down on H-1Bs with a $100,000 fee. The move immediately provoked xenophobic backlash.

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2 w. ago WIC program at risk of running out of funds if government shutdown stretches on

Some experts said WIC recipients may start to see their benefits impacted if the government stretches on for weeks.

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2 w. ago Dems in the hot seat after Obamacare’s spiking premium costs torpedo their narrative

Democrats warn of ACA premium spikes amid government shutdown debate while Republicans argue the program's subsidies highlight sustainability concerns with Obamacare.

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2 w. ago Trump Administration to Withhold $18 Billion for N.Y.C. Transit Projects

Money for the Second Avenue subway and Hudson River commuter tunnels is being held up over President Trump’s order to investigate D.E.I. programs in government-funded projects.

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2 w. ago Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to agree on spending bill

Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a deal to keep government programs and services running before the midnight deadline.

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2 w. ago Trump Announces Pfizer Deal to Lower Some Drug Prices and Unveils TrumpRx Website

The administration said the drug company would sell many of its products to the government insurance program for lower-income Americans at prices that align with those in Europe.

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3 w. ago Schumer, Jeffries Demand Meeting with Trump as Government Shutdown Looms

Democrat leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to meet with them directly, blaming Republicans for the ongoing government funding fight and accusing the GOP of targeting healthcare programs as the September 30 deadline nears. The post Schumer, Jeffries Demand Meeting with Trump as Government Shutdown Looms appeared first on Breitbart.

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