On Day 4, the lowdown on the shutdown
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The partial shutdown of the federal government is in its fourth day, and the effects are being felt to different degrees in various parts of the economy and society. Thousands of federal employees have been placed on furlough, and businesses that depend on federal contracts or work in the shadow of federal parks — for example, motels and outfitters near national parks — are cutting back.
The Daily Circuit checks in with three close observers to get their perspectives on the shutdown and its impact.
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