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flag Coast Guard faces crisis as shutdown halts pay and utilities.

flag The U.S. Coast Guard is facing a crisis during a partial government shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding, with Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday warning of "uncertainty, fear and anger" among service members. flag Over 6,000 units face potential utility shutoffs, merchant mariner credentials are stalled, and civilians have struggled with unpaid bills, mounting debt, and delayed medical care. flag As emergency funds are projected to run low by early May, morale and readiness are declining, while Congress remains deadlocked on a funding bill.

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