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The White House said more than 4,000 federal workers could be fired during the shutdown, a day after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to make sure troops were paid. The Smithsonian then said its museums, research centers and National Zoo would close starting Oct. 12 if the funding lapse was still in effect.
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The White House said more than 4,000 federal workers could be fired during the shutdown, a day after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to make sure troops were paid. The Smithsonian then said its museums, research centers and National Zoo would close starting Oct. 12 if the funding lapse was still in effect.
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The White House said more than 4,000 federal workers could be fired during the shutdown, a day after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to make sure troops were paid. The Smithsonian then said its museums, research centers and National Zoo would close starting Oct. 12 if the funding lapse was still in effect.
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