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The Buzz: What do you think about the federal government shutdown?

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Harris Montañez, 20, Political Science “This event shows the problem our government has within the system. I do not think this effects me personally, but it shows how fragile our government can be.”

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Daniela Bustamante,18, Undeclared

“… I think this is unfair. Federal workers are working without pay, some that even risk their lives for us. We should imagine our lives without those workers.”

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Pierce Reisinger, 18, Undeclared

“I am disappointed that our elected officials would shut down the government building. They’re only job is to make decisions, and they couldn’t even agree on a budget. Many federal workers won’t have money for necessities now, because of this issue.”

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Kristen Mitra, 18, International relations

“Because of this dispute, shutting down the government doesn’t make sense, working through it does.”

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Jesus De Alba, 18, Business

“I don’t follow politics too much, but it is wrong something shuts down due to an argument, especially by people who run our government.”

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Harris Montañez, 20, Political Science

“This event shows the problem our government has within the system. I do not think this affects me personally, but it shows how fragile our government can be.”

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The Buzz: What do you think about the federal government shutdown?