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How long do government shutdowns last and who's impacted?

What was once a quick turnaround for reopening the federal government has more recently become a much longer waiting game.

Troy Pope

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Published: 4:48 PM EDT September 26, 2023
Updated: 5:37 PM EDT September 26, 2023

The federal government appears to be sprinting toward a government shutdown as Congress has not yet agreed on a budget to fund the government going forward.

The shutdown is expected to cause chaos for the many federal workers living in D.C. and the region. If a deal isn't reached in Congress by the end of the month, starting at midnight on Oct. 1, the federal government will shut down and paychecks to federal workers will stop going out, including members of the military.

Federal workers considered essential will have to report to work, but they will not be paid for their work until after a deal is reached to reopen the government. Non-essential federal workers and government contractors won't be so lucky. They'll face furloughs while the government is closed.

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