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Is the U.S. government still shut down?

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The U.S. government remains shut down, with no indication of an imminent resolution as lawmakers are at a stalemate. The shutdown has entered its third to fourth week, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and causing widespread economic disruption.

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What the government shutdown means for your wallet

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  • The government shutdown has entered its third week, causing federal workers to miss pay and small businesses to lose access to loans. 9s
  • Florida is losing about a billion dollars per week due to the shutdown, impacting 155,000 federal employees and local businesses. 54s
  • Federal workers are making difficult spending decisions, leading to reduced business for local restaurants and coffee shops. 1m 16s
  • Financial experts recommend prioritizing essential expenses and managing debt for those affected by missed paychecks. 1m 59s
  • Historically, financial markets have remained resilient during shutdowns, but the psychological and long-term financial effects on families may last beyond the shutdown. 2m 46s
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What the government shutdown means for your wallet
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Fox News
1 day ago
What the government shutdown means for your wallet

This government shutdown is now in week three, with federal workers not getting paid and economic impacts growing.

Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week
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Fox News
1 day ago
Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week

It does look unlikely that lawmakers here on the hill plan to reopen the government anytime soon.

Anti-Trump "No Kings" protests held across U.S.
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2 days ago
Anti-Trump "No Kings" protests held across U.S.

The federal government has now been shut down for 19 days, with Republicans and Democrats digging in.

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