Here's a look at federal agencies' shutdown contingency plans

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** Government Shutdown

Here's a look at federal agencies' shutdown contingency plans

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** Government Shutdown

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** Government Shutdown

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** Government Shutdown

HUD website blames looming shutdown on 'Radical Left'

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** Government Shutdown

Most DHS employees will continue working through shutdown

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** Government Shutdown

Bills to watch as government shutdown draws nearer

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** Government Shutdown

EPA 'very susceptible' to more layoffs under shutdown, former officials warn

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** Government Shutdown

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** Government Shutdown

Under threat of RIFs and a government shutdown, some federal employees 'not buying it'

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