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Jan 10, 2019

All the business that’s not happening

With today’s talks falling through and federal workers about to miss a paycheck, this shutdown is on its way to becoming the longest-ever, and millions in missing income has ripple effects. We’re devoting much of today’s show to that, looking at how housing, food, taxes and more are impacted. Plus: Experts weigh in on trade negotiations between China and the U.S.

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Segments From This Episode

The business that’s not happening, thanks to the shutdown
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer, Renata Sago, Marielle Segarra, Andy Uhler and Tracey Samuelson
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images
From mergers and food regulation to taxes and immigration, daily commerce is in limbo.
The (almost) secret workshops below Capitol Hill
by Kimberly Adams and Annie Rees
Kimberly Adams/Marketplace
The arrival of a new Congress sets off a flurry of activity on — and under — Capitol Hill.
Shutdown isn’t just hurting workers. It’s hurting GDP.
Around 400,000 furloughed federal workers and contractors aren’t being paid as a result of the government shutdown. And that’s hurting not just their households, but also the economy at large. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

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With today’s talks falling through and federal workers about to miss a paycheck, this shutdown is on its way to becoming the longest-ever, and millions in missing income has ripple effects. We’re devoting much of today’s show to that, looking at how housing, food, taxes and more are impacted. Plus: Experts weigh in on trade negotiations between China and the U.S.

The Team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II