LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that a government shutdown is likely. So what does that mean for Kentuckians?

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The latest numbers we could find from December of last year showed there are more than 23,000 Kentuckians with federal jobs. Some of those employees could be placed on furlough or be required to work, such as those considered essential, who clock in without a check and are paid later.

Some of those employees considered essential are TSA workers and those who work in air traffic co

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