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U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns Shutdown Hurting Economic Core

Scott Bessent says the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is beginning to significantly impact the nation's economic foundation.

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  • Government Shutdown: A situation where non-essential federal government offices close due to failure to pass funding legislation, impacting public services and the economy.
  • Treasury Secretary: The U.S. government official responsible for overseeing the Department of the Treasury and managing federal finances.