The US government appears headed towards its longest shutdown in record as Republicans continue to spar with Democrats over healthcare subsidies. The closure is now affecting the American nuclear security agency — with 80% of its workforce slated for furlough as funds run out. Lawmakers have warned that the shift into “minimum-safe” mode could endanger critical safety operations.

“We were just informed last night that the National Nuclear Security Administration…the group that manages our nuclear stockpile…the carryover funding they’ve been using is about to run out. They will have to lay off 80% of their employees. These are not employees who you want going home. They’re managing and handling a very important strategic asset for us. They need to be at work and being paid…” House Armed Se

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