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How the federal government shutdown will affect California’s schools and students
The University of California gets support from the federal government for student aid, research and patient care. UC said Wednesday that it is too early to know what the shutdown would mean for the system’s 10 campuses and six medical centers, adding that the impacts will depend on the length of the shutdown and on guidance from federal agencies.

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Can federal employees in Wisconsin file for unemployment benefits during a government shutdown?
Can federal employees file for unemployment benefits if the government shuts down?
Bid to end shutdown fails in Senate; Trump freezes aid to Chicago
The U.S. Senate will vote again on Friday on dueling Democratic and Republican plans to end a government shutdown now entering its third day, though there is no sign that either plan will win passage...

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Furloughed in Florida during the government shutdown? Here are some relief options
Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown
How long will the government shutdown last?
Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats.

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US government shutdown to continue into next week as Senate votes against spending plans
Will the government shutdown impact Florida flights, safety? How to check

The Federal government will no longer send paper checks. What to know

Do you get your federal benefits or tax refunds in the form of a check from the federal government? If so, that's coming to end on Sept. 30.
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Government shutdown may hamper federal worker morale, raise costs

Our study showed that government employees exposed to furloughs were 31% more likely to leave their jobs within one year. Morale, not income loss, drives the exits.

Where will the federal shutdown impact education?

The longer a federal shutdown lasts, the harder it will be for local school districts, universities and the federal Education Department to provide services. In the short term, most in the

Could a government shutdown impact student loans? Here's what to know.

A government shutdown began on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.
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