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The Impending Government Shutdown: Impact on Military, National Security, and Texans

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The Impending Government Shutdown: Impact on Military, National Security, and Texans
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If Congress fails to pass funding legislation by October 1, a government shutdown will occur, affecting the U.S. military. While service members will continue to report for duty without pay, many Department of Defense civilians will likely be furloughed. Base services, elective surgeries, and certain Pentagon activities would be limited or postponed. Defense officials warn that a shutdown would harm national security, particularly in managing contracts for maintenance and procurement. Congress could guarantee military pay, as it has done in previous shutdowns, but the impact on morale and welfare for military families would still be significant.

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  2. Government shutdown 2023: How it affects Texans | FOX 7 Austin  FOX 7 Austin
  3. White House says it’s entirely on House GOP to avoid a shutdown as deadline nears  CNN
  4. Opinion | If There's a Government Shutdown, Will Anyone Notice?  The Wall Street Journal
  5. A shutdown seems increasingly likely but is far from inevitable  The Hill

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