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How the Government Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses — and What Washington Must Do Next

How the Government Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses — and What Washington Must Do Next

Update: 2025-11-05
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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and the Washington Examiner's Rachel Schilke break down the real-world impact of the government shutdown on small businesses nationwide. They discuss how delayed federal loans, halted contracts, and economic uncertainty are straining local communities and entrepreneurs. The conversation also explores the political gridlock in Washington, its ripple effects on Main Street, and why bipartisan action is urgently needed to protect America’s small business economy.

Read Rachel's Work HERE | https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/rachel-schilke/

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How the Government Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses — and What Washington Must Do Next

How the Government Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses — and What Washington Must Do Next

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