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Month-Long Shutdown Hits 650,000 Workers, Sparks Delays

11/3/2025

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The U.S. government shutdown has lasted over a month, furloughing about 650,000 federal workers without pay.
Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), highlighted the emotional and financial toll on workers and urged Congress to end the shutdown.
The Congressional Budget Office projects a 1-2% reduction in fourth-quarter growth.
Air traffic controllers are facing hardships, leading to staffing shortages and travel delays at major airports.

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The U.S. government shutdown has lasted over a month, furloughing about 650,000 federal workers without pay.
Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), highlighted the emotional and financial toll on workers and urged Congress to end the shutdown.
The Congressional Budget Office projects a 1-2% reduction in fourth-quarter growth.
Air traffic controllers are facing hardships, leading to staffing shortages and travel delays at major airports.