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How The Partial Government Shutdown Could Affect You

Mail service and Social Security checks won't be interrupted, but national parks and small business loans will see some temporary changes.

The partial shutdown of the U.S. government that began Saturday affects about a quarter of the government. About 800,000 federal workers will feel the effects as lawmakers try to come to an agreement on a set of spending bills to keep the government funded.

A central sticking point remains funding for President Trump's proposed border wall, and , there is no apparent quick end in

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