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Federal employees in 3 states share how the shutdown is affecting their work

By Frank Morris,

Anya van Wagtendonk, Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published October 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM EDT

Morning Edition visits three states -- Maine, Kansas, and Wisconsin -- to hear how the government shutdown is affecting federal employees and the Americans who rely on their work.

Frank Morris

Anya van Wagtendonk

Selena Simmons-Duffin

Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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