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Speaker says U.S. ‘barreling toward’ prolonged shutdown as ripple effects grow

Speaker says U.S. ‘barreling toward’ prolonged shutdown as ripple effects grow

Summary

The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, warned that the current U.S. government shutdown could become one of the longest in history. This warning was issued on the 13th day of the shutdown, as federal employees begin facing the effects, such as missing their paycheck.

Key Facts

  • Speaker of the House Mike Johnson gave a warning about a long U.S. government shutdown.
  • The warning came on the 13th day of the shutdown.
  • Federal workers are experiencing their first week without pay because of the shutdown.
  • The impacts of the shutdown are starting to spread across the country.
  • The information was reported by White House correspondent Liz Landers.

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