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How would a US government shutdown affect Nevada? What to know about closures, furloughs

^{Published on 2024-12-19 17:40:56 - USA Today}
 

• Nevada has more than 13,000 government employees. Here's how a shutdown could impact Social Security, Medicare, law enforcement and transportation.

The article from USA Today discusses the potential impact of a U.S. government shutdown on Nevada, highlighting the state's significant reliance on federal funding and operations. If a shutdown occurs, it could lead to the furlough of thousands of federal employees, closure of national parks like Lake Mead, and disruptions in services such as Social Security and veterans' benefits. Nevada, with its large federal workforce and numerous military installations, would be particularly hard-hit. The shutdown could delay or halt federal contracts, affect public health programs, and disrupt air travel due to unpaid TSA and air traffic control staff. Local businesses near federal sites might also suffer from decreased visitor numbers, and there would be broader economic implications as federal workers might not receive their salaries on time, reducing consumer spending.

Read the Full USA Today Article at:
[ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/19/united-states-government-shutdown-closures-furloughs-nevada/77075743007/ ]

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