Nov 18, 2019

What another government shutdown would mean for one federal worker

Lila Johnson, a 72-year-old custodian at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said she would retire if she could afford it. Jay Mallin/Service Employees International Union

President Trump might give vaping companies a reprieve. High home prices are deterring buyers. Ford's CEO talks China trade. A federal government worker looks back at the shutdown as another one looms.

Segments From this episode

Demand for homes has been hampered by short supply

by Marielle Segarra

Nov 18, 2019

House prices are high — too high for many first-time buyers.

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Government shutdown 2019

For government contractors, shutdown debt can linger

by Rose Conlon

Nov 18, 2019

Lila Johnson is still paying back the money she borrowed last shutdown.

Lila Johnson, a 72-year-old custodian at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said she would retire if she could afford it.

Jay Mallin/Service Employees International Union

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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