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Government and Politics

Friday marks the first missed paycheck for federal workers, but who else will be impacted as the shutdown grinds on?

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As SNAP benefits become the next shutdown casualty, food banks brace for impact

By Caitlyn Kim and Tom Hesse

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As government shutdown drags on, worry grows about impact if health care subsidies don’t get renewed

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Interior Department aims to cut almost 200 Colorado based jobs, per court filings

Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen

Layoffs hit Colorado programs for substance abuse and mental health services

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With SNAP benefits running out of money, Colorado officials sound the alarm

Sen. John Hickenlooper

Government and Politics

Sen. Hickenlooper: Health care stakes warrant shutdown tactics

By Ryan Warner and Tom Hesse

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More than $36 million in FEMA funds for Colorado and counter-terrorism programs on hold, court challenges continue

By Ishan Thakore

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Amid government shutdown, military families might not get paid starting Wednesday

Government and Politics

Amid government shutdown, Colorado nonprofits describe ‘chaos’ and a ‘scramble to protect the places we love’

By Summit Daily

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Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

By The Associated Press

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Government and Politics

In the war of words over the federal shutdown, Colorado’s members of Congress are foot soldiers for their parties

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Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown heads into second week

By The Associated Press

Government and Politics

Shutdowns should not be used as policy leverage, Rep. Jeff Hurd says

By Tom Hesse and Ryan Warner

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Government and Politics

Shutdown adds more stress on Colorado’s already strained federal workers

By Sarah Mulholland

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Government and Politics

Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?

By Colorado Public Radio Staff

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Prices through marketplace health insurance could double as government shutdown dispute digs in

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Government and Politics

What’s going on at national parks in Colorado during the shutdown?

By Sandy Battulga

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