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Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers

The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."

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Ben Adler
Recent threats to federal funding are challenging the way stations like JPR provide service to small communities in rural parts of the country.
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