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Carys GARLAND

What are the economic risks of a US government shutdown?

United States Government Shutdown Washington D.C.
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With gridlock persisting in Washington on passing a spending bill for the fiscal year starting October 1st, a US government shutdown looms. The economic impact of a stoppage could be far-reaching depending on its duration. Several million federal workers would go without pay, subsidies for public housing could be at risk, while the publishing of economic data would be suspended.

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