WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of midnight, the federal government has shut down. While the headlines will focus on political debates, what matters most is what this means for people trying to make ends meet, build a business, or keep their families stable.  

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Shutdowns disrupt essential services, delay critical payments, and add uncertainty to an economy where many households are already stretched. For small business owners, veterans, housing counselors, and families relying on tax credits or childcare support, even short delays can create real hardship.  

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We urge policymakers to resolve this quickly and responsibly. Families need predictability to pay their mortgages and rent. Entrepreneurs need confidence that loan programs and business services will continue. Communities need assurance that tax, housing, and child and family support won’t be left in limbo.  

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For almost 50 years Prosperity Now has remained committed to advancing practical solutions that strengthen financial security and opportunity. We stand ready to work with leaders from all sides to ensure that the needs of people – especially our nation’s working class which fuels the engine of our economy – remain at the center of any resolution.  

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