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Oct 2025
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The White House List You Don't Want To B...

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The White House warns federal workers that layoffs are imminent if the government shutdown continues. The impasse also has Wall Street and the Fed flying blind. Could they make costly choices in the absence of crucial data?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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