At day 36, the government shutdown is the longest in US history

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The government shutdown is the longest in US history, dragging into November.

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Overseas military is getting paid, but their kids' teachers aren't — and they're worried about making rent

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Teachers and support staff who work on US military bases overseas are not getting paid during the shutdown.

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This furloughed IRS lawyer has a new side gig: running a hot dog stand

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Isaac Stein, a 31-year-old IRS lawyer, has been spending his days selling hot dogs since the government shutdown began.

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ICE agents are getting a 'super check' today. Here's who is and isn't getting paid as the shutdown drags on.

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The Department of Homeland Security will pay federal law enforcement like ICE, border patrol, and Secret Service during the government shutdown.

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Federal workers are pinching pennies during the shutdown: 'I'd love to come to work, but may not have gas money.'

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Federal workers are furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown.

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Judge temporarily orders the Trump administration to stop laying off workers sparked by the government shutdown

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A judge will pause federal firings during the shutdown

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Trump administration signals it will continue mass firings as government shutdown drags on

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The White House Office of Management and Budget said that it's "making every preparation to batten down the hatches and ride out the Democrats' intransigence."

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Fired federal workers risk losing the student-loan forgiveness they signed up for

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Fired federal workers risk losing eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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The US government is still shut down. Here's what's been happening — and why it could last a long time

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The US government shut down 10 days ago, and there's little indication that it will reopen anytime soon. At the center of it all is healthcare.

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The White House has identified more than 4,100 federal workers for layoffs as the shutdown drags on

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Days into the government shutdown, federal firings have begun.

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