shutdown

Yglesias: What makes this shutdown so different

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Yglesias: The unique reasons behind this shutdown During the 2013 government shutdown, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia was closed, but could still be viewed through a window. In the current shutdown, President Trump is minimizing visible effects and taking questionable legal actions. Trump’s retaliation efforts are not pressuring Democrats and are actually helping their campaign … Read more

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

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Federal employees grapple with financial stress and uncertainty over layoffs during prolonged government shutdown The government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers struggling with mounting financial strain. Trump administration’s promised layoffs add to uncertainty. Both parties are at an impasse, using federal workers as leverage. Layoffs have already begun across different agencies, with unions filing a … Read more