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flag A U.S. government shutdown looms as Congress and the White House deadlock over funding, with Republicans pushing a short-term extension and Democrats demanding ACA subsidy protections, risking permanent layoffs for non-essential workers.

flag A federal government shutdown looms as Congress and the White House remain deadlocked over funding, with Republicans proposing a short-term extension through November 21 and Democrats demanding protections for Affordable Care Act subsidies. flag The White House has warned that a shutdown could lead to permanent layoffs—reductions in force—marking a major shift from past shutdowns that involved temporary furloughs and delayed pay. flag While essential services like Social Security, Medicare, and military operations would continue, non-excepted workers could be furloughed or permanently laid off. flag Democrats have criticized the potential layoffs as intimidation, and no negotiations are currently underway. flag Past shutdowns resulted in retroactive pay, but workers may face financial hardship. flag The last shutdown lasted 35 days in 2018–2019.

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