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2 min readWhite House Advisor Warns of Layoffs if Government Shutdown Continues
TrueGov Editorial Team•3 months ago•2 min read
Kevin Hassett hopes lawmakers can reach funding agreement soon
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White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated that federal workers could face layoffs if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement to end the ongoing government shutdown. Speaking on CNN's 'State of the Union,' Hassett indicated that layoffs might begin if President Trump determines negotiations are not progressing. The shutdown commenced on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding bill by the September 30 deadline.