CBO Warns Up to 750,000 Employees Face Furlough in Shutdown

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office estimates extensive workforce impact if the federal government closes, with hundreds of thousands facing daily furloughs.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Government Shutdown: A closure of non-essential federal government operations due to lack of congressional funding approval.
  • Furlough: A temporary leave of absence from work without pay, often implemented during budgetary constraints or shutdowns.