Federal Union Chief Demands End to Shutdown

Everett Kelley, head of the American Federation of Government Employees, urged Congress to end the second-longest U.S. government shutdown, now beyond four weeks, calling for a clean continuing resolution, full back pay, and policy debates outside shutdown tactics. He described workers missing a second paycheck and lining up at food banks, while 42 million SNAP recipients could lose benefits by 1 November if the impasse continues. Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican measure 12 times while seeking commitments on health subsidies; limited defections leave it short of 60 votes. AFGE is suing the Trump administration. No negotiations are scheduled after rebuffed meeting requests.

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