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VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and the Veterans Crisis Line will continue to function.

Some services, such as career counseling and certain VA hotlines, will be suspended during the shutdown.

The federal government has been shut down, but services provided by the Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Affairs will stay open, for the most part.

Local veteran advocates, including Clifton Councilman Tony Latona, a U.S. Air Force veteran currently serving in the New York Air National Guard, said Veterans Affairs is considered an essential service and should remain business as usual.

Staff members of 9th District Democrat Rep. Nellie Pou confirmed that VA health services won't be impacted.

Calls made to the Bloomfield (973-748-0980) and Secaucus (201-223-

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