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US shutdown costs $400M daily as furloughs begin for federal workers

US shutdown costs $400M daily as furloughs begin for federal workers

Update: 2025-10-01
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The US government shutdown is less than a day old, and federal workers are already receiving furlough notices. It’s the first closure in almost seven years.

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US shutdown costs $400M daily as furloughs begin for federal workers

US shutdown costs $400M daily as furloughs begin for federal workers

BBC World Service