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What another government shutdown would mean for one federal worker
Nov 18, 2019

What another government shutdown would mean for one federal worker

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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.

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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.
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Victoria Craig Host, BBC
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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
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Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer

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