Here's what is being affected by the government shutdown across the country

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be ...

Government Shutdown Could Delay Economic Data at a Critical Moment

Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official ...
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Maryland addresses teacher shortage by hiring laid off federal government workers

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — There's a new program aimed at reducing teacher shortages in Maryland by fast-tracking the entire process and helping laid-off federal workers get back into a job -- it's ...

Who gets back pay and who doesn't after a government shutdown?

Furloughed federal workers are entitled to back pay by law, but contractors are not. Here's who gets paid and who doesn't.
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'Easier, faster and better': Stein signs law aimed at improving NC government hiring process

A new law aims to make it easier for North Carolina agencies to fill vacant state government staff positions or retain existing employees. The effort focuses on simplifying the application and hiring ...

The US economy lost 32,000 private-sector jobs in September

Private payrolls plunged in September, complicating the picture for the US economy as policymakers and investors struggle to ...