36 Days and Counting: The Hidden Toll of U.S. Gridlock
As the longest U.S. government shutdown hits day 36, food aid, transport and vital services teeter on the brink. Ordinary Americans bear the brunt of partisan gridlock.
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As the longest U.S. government shutdown hits day 36, food aid, transport and vital services teeter on the brink. Ordinary Americans bear the brunt of partisan gridlock.
With no end in sight, the 36th day of the US government shutdown deepens economic and social strains—from unpaid soldiers to reduced food stamps.
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