SEATTLE — U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal heard directly from West Seattle residents Tuesday night as the federal government shutdown entered its third week, with no resolution in sight.

The Democratic congresswoman hosted a town hall at The Hall at Fauntleroy on California Avenue Southwest, giving constituents a chance to voice their concerns and ask questions about the 21-day impasse that has tied for the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

"There's been so much anxiety every day... just not knowing when we're gonna get furloughed. Are we still getting paid? Where are the funds coming from?" one attendee said during the packed event.

The shutdown, which began three weeks ago, has left federal workers and benefit recipients across the Seattle area uncertain about their financ

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