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With the fiscal year ending September 30, search interest in 'furloughed' is climbing fast as workers brace for another possible government shutdown.

The format

Talking-head explainer answering the exact question people are Googling right now.

  • 'What does furloughed actually mean for your paycheck' explainer
  • '3 things to do NOW if you might get furloughed' finance tips
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