If lawmakers can’t reach a deal to avoid a shutdown, many federal workers would be furloughed, while essential functions like Social Security payments would continue.
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What a government shutdown could mean for your holiday travel plans
Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here’s what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.
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Congressional leaders reach a deal to fund the government, avert a shutdown
The deal — which has yet to pass Congress — adheres to the spending levels agreed to by President Biden and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a deal last summer.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
The nation has barely dodged another federal government shutdown. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the constant shutdown threats undermine democratic values and faith in the country.
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As Congress Reaches Tentative Deal To Fund Border Fencing, NE Federal Workers Breathe Sigh Of Relief
Federal workers in New England are breathing a sigh of relief that lawmakers in Washington have a tentative agreement to avert another partial government shutdown.
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Former Head Of New England EPA Office Worries About Staff Retention, Recruitment Post Shutdown
Federal workers are back in the office Monday after a government shutdown that lasted 35 days. However, the former administrator of New England’s Environmental Protection Agency office is still worried about the agency’s ability to compete for top talent.
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RI Wildlife Conservationists Worry How Government Shutdown Could Affect Snowy Owls
For more than 30 days, the visitor’s center at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge has been closed because of the partial federal government shutdown. The Rhode Island Audubon Society is concerned about how that could affect the snowy owls’ trip south.
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Domestic Violence Victims Could See Additional Hardship As Shutdown Continues
Nonprofit organizations are having trouble in their efforts to serve survivors of domestic violence. They’re staring down funding lapses associated with the government shutdown, that will likely impact basic needs that help survivors move forward with their lives. “It could include the temporary cessation of certain services such as advocacy out in the community, support […]
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Patchwork Aid Available To Unpaid Federal Workers In RI
A wide variety of Rhode Island businesses are offering help and services to federal workers furloughed or working without pay, as the government shutdown closes out its fourth week.
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RI Student Lender Puts Payments On Hold For Unpaid Federal Workers
The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority is offering to help federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay by putting their loans on hold while the government shutdown continues, Sofia Rudin reports.