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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
They stood in line at food banks, pulled their children from childcare, were unable to put gas in their cars, and begged creditors for grace.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib recounts the hardships faced by federal workers during past shutdowns.

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