A government shutdown is not just a political impasse—it is an act of negligence that endangers the lives of millions of Americans. For veterans, Black and Brown families, and low-income communities, the consequences are catastrophic. When federal funding halts, the essential programs that provide housing, food, and medical care crumble, exposing the deep inequalities that have long plagued this nation. [...]

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