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Tracking The Shutdown's Vermont Impact

The partial government shutdown has lasted since December 22. We're talking about the impact on Vermont.
Jose Luis Magana
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The partial government shutdown has lasted since December 22. We're talking about the impact on Vermont.

The partial shutdown of the federal government has now stretched to almost three weeks. We're looking at the impacts the shutdown is having on our state, from some federal employees going without pay to ripple effects on airports, farms and research. And we want to hear if you've been affected.

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If you receive 3SquaresVT benefits, Hunger Free Vermont has information on how to make sure you continue to receive benefits during the shutdown at this link. 

Broadcast live on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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