Oklahoma ranked among states most affected by government shutdown

As the U.S. remains in one of the longest government shutdowns in the nation's history, Oklahoma is poised to be among the worst affected if things don't change, according to a new study .

Ongoing debates between Democrats and Republicans have maintained the standstill since it began Oct. 1. The conversations hinge on government spending limits, foreign aid cuts and health care subsidies. Oklahoma officials in Congress have made staunch stances against plans presented by Senate Democrats.

In the meantime, President Donald Trump has already begun mass layoffs throughout the federal employment chain, while over 750,000 employees have been furloughed and more are working without pay.

According to a recent study conducted by WalletHub, some states may be hit particularly hard due to a