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From the Event Member Update Call: Federal Government Shutdown Impact on Local Governments

October 31, 2025
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As the federal government shutdown continues to affect communities nationwide, NLC’s federal advocacy team recently brought together members for a timely call to share updates from Washington, highlight the local impacts of the shutdown and discuss how city leaders are stepping up to respond.

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