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US Govt shutdown: Over 750,000 federal employees are expected to be placed on furlough

Just after midnight on October 1, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding deal for the new fiscal year. Around 750,000 federal employees face furloughs, essential personnel work unpaid, and a wide range of services are disrupted. Experts warn of potential economic fallout, with growth expected to slow if the shutdown continues. Lawmakers are back in session, but uncertainty remains as Americans brace for the impact.