Governor Wes Moore today announced support and resources available to help meet the needs of federal workers who live in Maryland and are impacted by the federal government shutdown. The renewed surge of resources and support comes as President Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed to reach an agreement to keep the government open, continuing the assault on Marylanders and Maryland’s economy. “The federal government is stepping away from its basic obligations to Maryland and our people. But despite the challenge, our resolve is unwavering,” said Gov. Moore. “In this state, we live Mission-First, People-Always. I encourage federal government workers to take full advantage of these resources.” “The state that will feel these devastating impacts the most is Maryland, which is home to more than 60 federal facilities, 260,000 federal workers and over 200,000 federal contractors,” said Lt. Governor Aruna K. Miller. “Shutdowns don’t just stop government — they shortchange the people who need it most.” “Trump and Republicans have driven the nation into a partisan government shutdown and are holding the American people and our federal employees hostage,” said U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen. “As we fight to restore government funding with a responsible agreement that holds the president accountable to the law […]
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