Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Pease Air Guard workers brace for shutdown

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A potential federal government shutdown loomed, threatening to furlough civilian employees at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air National Guard Base.

The majority of the shipyard's 7,700-plus civilian employees were expected to be exempt from furloughs due to the critical nature of their work.

Over 100 New Hampshire Air National Guard workers were expected to be furloughed, though some essential personnel would remain.

New Hampshire's governor stated that state programs and services would continue to operate normally for at least 30 days.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's 7,700-plus civilian employees were being asked to report for work Oct. 1 without assurance they’ll be spared from furloughs as a federal government shutdown loomed. Meanwhile, more than 100 New