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Shutdown strain: US economy reels under layoffs and lost pay; food banks, small firms struggle to cope

Washington’s economy faces severe distress due to the prolonged government shutdown, leading to mass layoffs and halted food assistance. The Capital Area Food Bank is seeing an 8 million meal increase in demand. Local businesses report significant sales drops as federal employees cut spending, pushing families into crisis and forcing some to relocate.
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