Federal Shutdown Sparks Union Calls and Public Outcry
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The ongoing government shutdown, now the second-longest in history at 27 days, has led to missed paychecks for federal employees, halted food aid distribution, staffing shortages at airports, and warnings from officials about delayed military pay, with Congress yet to pass a funding bill to end the impasse.
- Government shutdown live updates as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal CBS News
- Largest federal workers’ union calls for an immediate end to the shutdown Politico
- AFGE, largest federal workers' union, calls for end to shutdown, putting pressure on Democrats NBC News
- 4 sisters diagnosed with rare brain condition: "Got to be kidding" Yahoo
- The Power, Is With The People. Solidarity Forever AFGE, Government Employees! Daily Kos
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