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Shutdown affects support for domestic violence survivors

The government shutdown has blocked funding to programs providing protection and economic stability to survivors of domestic violence. Diana Brown and Cato Kraft of Estes Valley Crisis Associates in Colorado explain what the lack of resources means for the population they support. Meanwhile, TSA announced the rate of unscheduled employee absences on Sunday was nearly triple its level last year.

Shutdown affects support for domestic violence survivors

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