Impacts of a Government Shutdown on U.S. Military and Civilian Employees
TL;DR
Nearly half of the Defense Department's civilian employees, about 334,900, could be furloughed during a government shutdown, with essential operations like border security, military support, and emergency services continuing. The shutdown's impact depends on congressional funding decisions, with ongoing debates and legislative efforts to prevent it.
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