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Government Shutdown Leaves 670,000 Federal Workers Struggling

11/2/2025

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The ongoing government shutdown leaves federal workers without unemployment compensation, and Imelda Avila-Thomas remains ineligible after submitting income proof.
More than 670,000 federal workers are affected, with 26,000 filing claims recently, while about 730,000 still work without pay and are ineligible.
Unemployment rules vary by state, with Texas offering up to $605 weekly for 26 weeks.
The shutdown has delayed processing of claims, worsening conditions for workers like Avila-Thomas.

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Story summary

The ongoing government shutdown leaves federal workers without unemployment compensation, and Imelda Avila-Thomas remains ineligible after submitting income proof.
More than 670,000 federal workers are affected, with 26,000 filing claims recently, while about 730,000 still work without pay and are ineligible.
Unemployment rules vary by state, with Texas offering up to $605 weekly for 26 weeks.
The shutdown has delayed processing of claims, worsening conditions for workers like Avila-Thomas.