The effects of the shutdown on low-income families

By: Chloe Erno

Outlets: The Equinox

Published: November 6, 2025

Words: 587

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Since October 1, the U.S. has been experiencing a government shutdown. The shutdown was caused by the filibuster, which, according to National Public Radio, “is a long-standing tactic in the Senate to delay or block votes on legislation by keeping the debate running.”

The federal budget expired on October 1, and a lack of consensus on the new government funding budget led the government to enter a shutdown. Recently, President Donald Trump proposed getting rid …

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