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Interns for House members are furloughed, too

Summary

Interns working for members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been furloughed. This means they are temporarily not working and will not be paid during this time.

Key Facts

  • Interns working for U.S. House members are affected by a furlough.
  • Furloughed means workers are temporarily laid off and do not receive a paycheck.
  • This situation affects federal workers, including interns.
  • These interns had hopes of gaining work experience in House offices.
  • The furlough is part of a larger situation impacting many federal employees.

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