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Unexpected Ways The Government Shutdown Might Affect You

In the second week of the federal shutdown, consumers might notice fallout in unexpected places, from poop in national parks to closed museums.
Starting Wednesday, you won't be able to ride this bald eagle Wednesday at the carousel at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The zoo, along with every Smithsonian museum, is closed to the public due to the partial government shutdown.

As the federal government enters the second full week of its partial shutdown, federal workers aren't the only ones who will be affected.

A new congressional session starts on Thursday, with Democrats as the majority in the House, but there's no indication that the shutdown will end before then.

Consumers across the country might notice the

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