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Oct 2
24m 5s

The “Imminent” Shutdown Layoffs

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The White House warns of “imminent” layoffs of federal workers on the first day of the government shutdown. National Guard troops begin training in Portland, Oregon as President Trump says U.S. cities should be military "training grounds." And we remember conservationist and primate expert Jane Goodall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices. ... Show More
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