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Oct 10, 2025

Why government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard

Some tribal nations with less developed economies are suspending certain health services during the shutdown.

How the government shutdown is playing out in Indian Country
by Savannah Peters
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The federal government has a trust responsibility to provide services in tribal communities. Because of that relationship, government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.
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He's been working in Vegas for over 40 years. Here's how he sees this slowdown.
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Alex Schroeder/Marketplace
Ray Lujan, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, sees Trump administration policy playing a big part in the city’s droopy tourism numbers for 2025.
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