Jobs, travel, national parks - what impact will US shutdown have?
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The US federal government has shut down after Republican and Democratic lawmakers failed to resolve a budget standoff. The impasse affects the of funding government operations through October and beyond and is poised to cause widespread disruption for Americans in areas ranging from air travel to zoo visits. The political gridlock is also expected to put 40% of the federal workforce – about 800,000 people – on unpaid leave. Here's how its impact will be felt across the country.
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