The government shutdown has now entered its second week, with the Senate rejecting critical funding bills once more. As anxiety grows among federal employees, the implications of a prolonged shutdown become dire. Key points include:

• Senate's repeated failures to pass funding legislation.
• Rising frustrations on Capitol Hill as the shutdown feels like a never-ending cycle.
• Concerns about missed paychecks for federal employees, amplifying pressure on lawmakers.

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