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Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers

By Ben Adler
Published January 19, 2019 at 6:53 AM CST

The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."

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