Food assistance may be at risk
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Day 18 of government shutdown and no end in sight
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President Donald Trump made his money by slapping his name on hotels and products. Now he’s doing the same thing to the US government.
The federal government is currently shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.
As the government shutdown nears a fourth week, the effect on unemployment and federal operations is increasing. Unemployment is also trending upward.
Funding for federal agencies lapsed beginning at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, after Congress was unable to pass a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown.In a shutdown, government offices continue essential work,
The shutdown has led to layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education's special education office. A prolonged government shutdown could disrupt funding to the Palm Beach County School District and eventually threaten programs the district pays for upfront with reimbursement from the federal government.
The latest YouGov/The Economist poll asked Americans about which political party is to blame for the shutdown, whether they approve of how political leaders are handling the issue, and when they believe the shutdown will end. The poll found that more Americans blamed Trump and Republicans for the shutdown than Democrats.
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Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
The fate of the federal workers is among several pressure points that could push lawmakers to agree to resolve the stalemate.
The Marine Band was set to play free public concerts Friday, Oct. 17 at OU in Norman and Sunday, Oct. 19 at OSU in Stillwater.