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October 2, 2025
The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday’s jobs report
AP News
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October 2, 2025
Federal shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one
AP News
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September 29, 2025
‘I think we’re headed to a shutdown’: What a government stoppage could look like
Yahoo! Finance
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September 28, 2025
With Scant Information, Federal Workers Brace for Possible Shutdown
The New York Times
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September 26, 2025
For third month in a row, Americans are spending more than they’re making
Marketplace
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September 23, 2025
How federal agencies will handle a government shutdown under Trump remains to be seen
CNN
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