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flag A 43-day 2025 government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, left 1.4 million workers unpaid, causing widespread financial and mental health harm, with lasting economic damage.

flag A 43-day government shutdown in 2025, the longest in U.S. history, left 1.4 million federal workers unpaid, causing widespread financial distress, job instability, and food insecurity, particularly in Virginia and Nevada. flag Workers across states reported mental health strain, with many reconsidering federal careers. flag Despite Congress reopening the government on November 12, lasting economic and social impacts remain, including $55 billion in lost GDP and ongoing disruptions. flag Experts cite political polarization and lack of accountability as root causes. flag Meanwhile, extended Affordable Care Act subsidies have led to $27 billion in added spending, with concerns over inefficiencies and disproportionate benefits to higher-income households.

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