The Government Shutdown Is Costing Us $400 Million A Day. And These Three States Are Taking the Biggest Hit

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By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated October 18, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

The U.S. is in the middle of its 11th government shutdown since 1976. 

While you may think this is only impacting folks in D.C. or federal government workers, its financial consequences are hitting everyday families, and it’s only just the beginning if a resolution doesn’t happen soon.

Now if you’re not exactly sure why, or how this happens, here’s the

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