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The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 10th day because of budget disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.

Nearly 15,000 federal employees in New Jersey are expected to be furloughed, meaning they are placed on temporary non-pay status.

Core nutrition programs such as SNAP and WIC are expected to continue, subject to available funding.

The partial government shutdown in the United States has reached its 10th day, with Republicans and Democrats again failing to reach an agreement on a budget to restore full funding.

The shutdown, which began Oct. 1, has left many people in limbo at the national and statewide levels, especially as the Oct. 10 payday hits for federal employees.

There has also been confusion about what prompted the shutdown, which agenci

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