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Government Shutdown Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

Government Shutdown Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

Update: 2025-09-30
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Congresswoman Susan DelBene, Chair of the DCCC, joins The People’s Cabinet to break down the looming shutdown and what it means for your wallet, your health care, and your community.

We cover:

– What a government shutdown actually is 

– How health care premiums could spike by 65%

– The real-world impacts: job losses, hospital cuts, and skyrocketing family bills

– How misinformation is shaping the debate — and how to push back with facts

– What you can do right now to make your voice heard and protect affordable coverage

🎙️ Subscribe to The People’s Cabinet for clear, no-jargon conversations with leaders who can cut through the noise and explain what’s at stake.

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Government Shutdown Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

Government Shutdown Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters