Episode 13


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January 25, 1915 – The first transcontinental phone service
What’s Brewing in DC?
800,000 Federal workers affected by the shutdown – CNBC
Trump caves, agrees to short-term spending bill to end longest shutdown in US history – MotherJones
US government reopens following airport chaos – The Verge
The D.C. Government is cleaning up the Federal Government’s mess – DCist
Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck – CNBC
Chef José Andrés’ team will keep serving free meals to federal employees as they head back to work – CNN
CBO: Shutdown cost economy $3 billion – The Hill
Is the government going to shut down again in February? Here are 4 scenarios. – Vox
Policy Discussion
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Gary – Wicked Merch
Caitlin – Mystery corgi texts
Alex – Rainbow Kitten Surprise
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