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How many U.S. workers have been laid off?

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More than 4,000 federal workers have received layoff notices amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

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  • Over 4,000 federal workers have been laid off due to the ongoing government shutdown. 37s
  • FAA and TSA employees continue to work without pay during the shutdown. 53s
  • Military pay is being covered using Pentagon funds after a bipartisan emergency bill was blocked. 1m 14s
  • Key agencies like the USDA are closed, affecting farmers and halting services. 1m 51s
  • Lawmakers are not in Washington and negotiations to end the shutdown have stalled. 2m 8s
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Thousands of federal workers receive layoff notices amid government shutdown

More than 4,000 federal workers are getting their pink slips, according to a Department of Justice filing.

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