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Aurora committee hears local effects of federal government shutdown
Summary
City staff and council members described local and household impacts from the 22-day federal government shutdown, citing risks to SNAP, missed paychecks for federal employees and potential slowdowns in grant-funded projects.
Aurora City staff and council members described local effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown during the Policy & Finance Committee meeting on Oct. 15, saying benefit disruptions and missed paychecks could begin to hit residents and local projects within days.
Committee member Laurie (staff member) told the committee the shutdown had reached its 22nd day and that the U.S. House has been in recess while Speaker Johnson said he would call members back if the Senate passes a “clean” continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Nov. 21. "States are beginning to experience shortfalls in funding…
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