In the US, mass layoffs of federal workers may begin in the coming days due to the government shutdown. The shutdown occurred after disagreements in Congress over a new budget.
Democrats want to secure healthcare programs, while Republicans aim to keep the government temporarily open. Therefore, both sides cannot reach an agreement.
Due to the temporary shutdown, some workers will be placed on unpaid leave, while essential employees may work without pay. Analysts predict this shutdown will be larger than in 2018, with about 750,000 federal workers temporarily affected.
White House and Congress leaders have turned the situation into a political dispute. If the shutdown continues, layoffs and serious economic damage in the US are possible.
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