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AFGE in the Media:
These federal workers can’t escape the threat of a government shutdown
-Washington Post)
How a government shutdown could upend holiday travel
- NBC News
Government workers prepare to work without pay as possible shutdown looms
- Georgia Public Broadcasting
TSA workers speak out against government shut down at Atlanta airport
- Fox 5 Atlanta
TSA officers rally against government shutdown at Atlanta airport
- Atlanta News First
TSA workers rally against possible government shutdown
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
AAA forecasts one of busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons on record
- CBS
'It's absurd' | Federal airport union members gather with city leaders to rally against imminent government shutdown
- 11Alive
Americans could be impacted by ripple effects of potential government shutdown
Shutdown averted, but federal employees still wary as Congress shifts deadline to holiday season
– Federal News Network (quotes numerous AFGE local and council leaders
Congress temporarily averts shutdown, but agencies still feel the pain
– Government Executive (quotes SSA Council 220 President Jessica LaPointe)
[VIDEO]
American Federation Of Government Employees President: How A Govt Shutdown Affects Federal Employees
– Forbes (NP Kelley)
[VIDEO]
How might a shutdown affect me?
– CNN (NP Kelley)
How a shutdown could cripple EPA's enforcement of environmental laws
– Washington Post (EPA Local 1003’s Justin Chen)
What Shutdown? Downtown D.C. Is Already a Ghost Town
– Politico (Jacqueline Simon)
Maine TSA, Portsmouth shipyard workers anxious over government shutdown
– Spectrum News (TSA Local 2617’s Bill Reiley and John Sullivan, DoD Navy Caucus Chair Denise Nemeth-Greenleaf)
[VIDEO]
‘That’s not good news for us:’ TSA workers prepare for possible government shutdown
– WSB (TSA Local 554’s Aaron Barker)
[VIDEO]
Local TSA agent shares his fears ahead of possible government shutdown
– WVEC (TSA Local 446’s Scott Robinson, Rafael Gil)
[VIDEO]
Government shutdown could create turbulence for TSA workers
– WISH (TSA Local 618’s Myles Wagner)
[VIDEO]
Federal employees in Borderland on edge as potential government shutdown looms
– KDBC (BOP Local 83’s Isaac Ortiz)
[VIDEO]
'It's stressful': Madison federal employees prepare for likely shutdown
– WISC (SSA Council 220’s Jessica LaPointe)
[VIDEO]
Alaska federal employees prepare ahead of looming shutdown
– KTUU (DoD Local 1101’s David Williams, VA Local 3028’s David Traver, AFGE NR David Owens)
[VIDEO]
How will the Rock Island Arsenal be affected by a potential government shutdown?
– Our Quad Cities (Local 2119 statement)
[VIDEO]
Thousands of Indiana federal employees brace for another government shutdown
– WISH (NVP Arnold Scott)
How a federal government shutdown could affect Vermont
– Vermont Public Radio (SSA Local 1164’s Daniel Scott)
In a state with so many federal employees, what would a government shutdown look like in Maryland?
– Baltimore Sun
Analysis: A government shutdown is the last thing the economy needs
– CNN (cites AFGE)
TSA Faces Workforce Strain, Traveler Delay Risks in Shutdown
– Bloomberg Government
[VIDEO]
Potential government shutdown will likely cause delays, headaches at San Diego Airport
– NBC 7 San Diego (TSA’s Robert Mack)
[VIDEO]
Government shutdown 'a detriment to our economy'
– Reuters (NP Kelley)
Government shutdown would be 'devastating' for Bureau of Prisons employees
– ABC News (Council 33’s Brandy Moore-White)
Maryland’s federal workers and residents who depend on services brace for shutdown
– The Baltimore Banner (NVP Anita Autrey)
[VIDEO]
How the potential government shutdown could affect air travel
– Atlanta News First (TSA Local 554’s Aaron Barker)
In Warner Robins, union members urge Congress to avoid government shutdown
– Georgia Public Broadcasting (Local 987’s Brandon Respress)
Impacts of a potentially looming government shutdown
– Atlanta News First (NP Kelley)
How a government shutdown could affect Minnesota
– KEYC and others (NVP Hotopp)
Thousands of federal employees in Maine prepare for shutdown
– Portland Press Herald (NP Kelley)
'I'm preparing for absolutely the worst': How a government shutdown could impact Illinois
– Daily Herald (EPA Local 704’s Nicole Cantello)
Workers face federal shutdown as right wingers push for it
– People’s World (NP Kelley)
FEMA delays $2.8 billion in disaster aid to keep from running out of money
– Washington Post (FEMA’s Steve Reaves)
[VIDEO]
Everett Kelley on Government Shutdown and Federal Workers
– CSPAN
USS Carney sailors deploy Wednesday from Mayport without guarantee of pay as government shutdown looms
– News4Jax (TSA’s Johnny Jones)
Union rep for federal employees in Iowa says gov’t shutdown a drag on economy
– Radio Iowa (NVP Hotopp)
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect Mass.
– Boston.com (NP Kelley, TSA’s Mike Gayzagian)
Senate to advance short-term funding measure as shutdown deadline nears
– Government Executive (NP Kelley)
[VIDEO]
Union leaders say federal workers express worry ahead of possible government shut down
– DCNewsNow (HUD’s Cynthia Carter, TSA’s Johnny Jones)
Going to the Airport Soon? A Government Shutdown Could Snarl Your Plans
– Wall Street Journal
[VIDEO]
Local TSA workers brace for potential government shutdown as concerns loom
– WKRC (TSA’S Rhonda Carlisle)
[VIDEO]
Missouri WIC benefits would dry up in February under government shutdown
– KCTV (NVP Hicks)
From pausing WIC food assistance to payments to farmers, Iowa Democrats sound alarm over looming shutdown
– The Gazette (NVP Hotopp)
Workers warn of flight delays, other pitfalls in GOP government shutdown
– Iowa Starting Line (NVP Hotopp)
Iowa Democrats say Republicans 'playing political games' while government shutdown looms
– The Des Moines Register (NVP Hotopp)
Not Again. Federal Workers Who've Weathered Past Government Shutdowns Brace For Yet Another Ordeal – AP News
Will the government shut down? Here's what to know about the funding deadline and impact on workers
– NBC News
Protest signs, food pantry information, letters to Congress: Federal employee unions mobilize on brink of shutdown
– CBS News
Pay for millions of federal workers is at risk with a looming government shutdown
– NBC News
The Open Plot to Dismantle the Federal Government
– The Atlantic
Staffing could take a hit at USP Thomson if federal government shuts down
– CQ Times
A ‘disaster’ nears: Millions of federal workers’ paychecks would be on hold in a shutdown
– States Newsroom
What happens to furloughed employees during a government shutdown?
– Federal News Network
Ohio Congress members want to avoid government shutdown but aren’t sure that’s possible
– Cleveland.com
Looming Shutdown Called ‘Terrible’ for CISA Cyber Programs
– MeriTalk
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