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Shutdown threatens tourism and federal services in California, risking delayed pay for 150,000 federal employees and increased strain on local businesses and conservation efforts.
- On October 1, the federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. after Congress failed to pass funding by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
- Democratic leaders in Congress insisted on reversing Medicaid cuts and extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, blocking Republicans in Congress’ short-term funding plan through Nov. 21.
- Sequoia National Forest and nearby nonprofits prepare as Foothill communities like Three Rivers, reliant on park tourism, brace for impacts from potential shutdown fallout.
- About 750,000 federal workers face furloughs and agencies must cease non-excepted activity, while about 150,000 federal employees in California and active-duty military will miss paychecks starting October 24.
- Despite cuts, the U.S. Postal Service and Social Security will continue operations, while parks could lose $1 million daily fee revenue and gateway towns $77 million, costing $1 billion each day.
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