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Government Shutdown Enters Second Week, 600K Workers Furloughed

The US government shutdown enters week 2 with 600,000 workers furloughed as Congress remains deadlocked. EPA and Education Dept hit hardest with 89% and 87% furlough rates respectively.

Government shutdowns have far-reaching consequences beyond political theater - they disrupt essential services, delay regulatory actions, and directly impact hundreds of thousands of families who face financial uncertainty when paychecks stop. These shutdowns affect everything from national park maintenance to food safety inspections, environmental monitoring, and education programs. For taxpayers, shutdowns represent wasted resources as government operations halt while many essential employees eventually receive back pay for time not worked. The recurring nature of these crises undermines public trust in government efficiency and highlights systemic issues in budget negotiation processes that have persisted for decades.