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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Possible government shutdown: Who won’t get paid, which services will stop?

    Republicans in Congress might force the government to shut down when the fiscal year ends on Oct. 1. Why does this seem to happen so often?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 28, 2023 • 1 min read

    Republicans in Congress might force the government to shut down when the fiscal year ends on Oct. 1. Why does this seem to happen so often?

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    3. 18:51Fall book picks: ‘How to Say Babylon, ‘The Hungry Season’
    4. 33:20Weekend film reviews: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Saw X,’ ‘Fair Play’
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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Cozy up with a good book this fall. Here are recommendations
    1. 0:00Possible government shutdown: Who won’t get paid, which services will stop?You’re reading this
    2. 10:12LAUSD walks back COVID vax mandate for teachers and other staff
    3. 18:51Fall book picks: ‘How to Say Babylon, ‘The Hungry Season’
    4. 33:20Weekend film reviews: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Saw X,’ ‘Fair Play’
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand