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About 1.4 million federal workers miss first full paycheck as shutdown reaches Day 24
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About 1.4 million civilian federal employees went without pay on Friday, Oct. 24, as the U.S. government shutdown reached its 24th day. The standoff centers on whether to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, with ripple effects from delayed federal data to strained services.
Democrats block ninth Senate bid to end government shutdown
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The U.S. government shutdown entered its third week as Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led bill for the ninth time on October 15, 2025. The impasse centers on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies before open enrollment on November 1. Impacts include furloughs for 750,000 federal workers and disruptions to services like national parks and air travel.
Federal workers face financial strain amid 2025 shutdown
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As the 2025 U.S. government shutdown continues without resolution, federal employees like microbiologist Stephanie Rogers are dipping into savings and cutting essentials to make ends meet. The standoff also hinges on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, set to expire in December, which could double premiums for 24 million enrollees if not addressed soon. Democrats push for immediate action before November enrollment, while Republicans argue there is time until year-end.
Jeffries rejects Senate bill to pay federal workers amid shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed opposition to a standalone Senate bill aimed at compensating federal workers and military members during the ongoing government shutdown. He described the legislation as a political ploy that would give President Donald Trump discretion over payments. This stance comes as Democrats have repeatedly blamed Republicans for the shutdown's impact on employees.
Senate fails to advance bills for federal worker pay during shutdown
The U.S. Senate rejected competing partisan bills aimed at paying some federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 23rd day. The failure highlights deepening partisan divides as essential workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents, continue laboring without pay. Aviation groups have urged Congress to end the shutdown before Thanksgiving travel strains the system further.