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Summary: White House official: Layoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere' NHK

1. Government shutdown began on October 4th after Democratic and Republican lawmakers failed to agree on a stopgap funding bill.
2. A senior White House official, Kevin Hassett, warned of potential layoffs of federal workers if the Democrats do not compromise and make a deal to end the shutdown.
3. Both parties have expressed a willingness to negotiate, with Democrats ready to address the healthcare crisis and Republicans seeking agreement to avoid layoffs.
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Government shutdown initiated on October 4th due to disagreement between Democratic and Republican lawmakers over a stopgap funding bill. Senior White House official, Kevin Hassett, warned of potential federal worker layoffs without compromise. Both parties willing to negotiate; Democrats aiming
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ID: 3c75b741-095c-4c53-890c-fe5078230f82

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251006_06/#summary

Date: Oct. 6, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-06

Created: 2025/10/06 13:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:08

Last Read: 2025/10/06 14:08