Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown
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Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow.
U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession
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U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession

White House and Wall Street estimates suggested the economy could withstand a brief shutdown, with risks mounting the longer it lasts.