EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 9 MIN
From paychecks to public programs, the government shutdown has impacted millions
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Even as President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the government shutdown, experts warned that recovery for federal programs and services won't be immediate."There will be some delay in terms of the immediacy," Michael Bitzer, a political science professor with Catawba College, said.Bitzer said reopening the government is just the first step in a longer process before operations return to normal.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/government-shutodown-has-impacted-millions/275-787bc8f4-3ead-4986-b411-06a8d4d58983WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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Thousands of requests, claims and calls have accumulated during the shutdown, which became the longest in U.S. history. Federal agencies will need to sort, process and approve them one by one.
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From paychecks to public programs, the government shutdown has impacted millions
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