Travel, national parks and housing: what does the US government shutdown mean for everyday people?

A government shutdown is impacting federal workers, with "excepted" employees working without pay while others are furloughed. Hundreds of thousands are affected, with significant percentages of staff furloughed at agencies like the EPA and Department of Education. While most federal employees will receive back pay, government contractors are not guaranteed this. The shutdown is also exacerbating the housing crisis, as HUD work and funding for programs like the National Flood Insurance Program cease, hindering home closings and fair housing access.

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