How would a government shutdown affect Nevada families?

Washington is bracing for a government shutdown as federal agencies prepare to halt non-essential operations at midnight.

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto voted against the government shutdown and released a statement criticizing the potential impacts on Nevada residents.

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"President Trump and Congressional Republicans are already hurting Nevadans who are dealing with high costs, an economic slowdown, and a looming health care crisis. This administration doesn't care about Nevadans, but I do. That's why I cannot support a costly shutdown that would hurt Nevada families and hand even more power to this reckless administ