ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Senate failed to pass a Republican-sponsored funding bill Tuesday night, ensuring that the government would shut down.

In an email sent on Tuesday evening to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees, their public affairs office warns them of a government shutdown. The email reads in part “if the Radical Left in Congress continue to block a clean funding bill. HUD will be forced to close our doors (Wednesday). I take no delight in sending this email or the negative impact a shutdown will have for the millions of Americans seeking shelter, housing, and the American Dream of homeownership.”

The email directs “all HUD staff to pause external communications or actions as well a event participation.”

“To use federal employees in

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